‘How can I reduce nerve pain caused by shingles?’: DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions

I’ve had shingles for six weeks. It’s no longer contagious but is very painful. My doctor has prescribed medications but they all make me sick. Is there anything that can reduce the nerve pain? Jenny Johnson, Chesterfield, Derbyshire How miserable for you to be suffering still with nerve pain. But fortunately, it is treatable. Long-term … Read more

Russia ‘tried to assassinate opponent Alexander Navalny with Novichok nerve agent a second time’  

Russia ‘tried to assassinate opposition leader Alexander Navalny with Novichok nerve agent a second time’ after he survived Siberia attack German sources have claimed Navalny was given a second dose while in a coma  Navalny fell ill on flight to Moscow in August and brought to Berlin for treatment  Later revealed that military labs had … Read more

Detailed MRI scans can identify the source of debilitating nerve pain in ‘Long Covid’ patients 

Advanced scanning technology that combines MRI with ultrasound can help identify the source of debilitating nerve pain in ‘Long Covid’ patients Northwestern University academics combined MRI scans with ultrasound   High-resolution images identify the source of pain in ‘Long Covid’ patients   Can be employed to identify nerve damage and the severity of condition  By Joe Pinkstone … Read more

He has defied the gloomsters. Now Boris Johnson must hold his nerve, writes SIMON WALTERS 

He has defied the gloomsters. Now Boris Johnson must hold his nerve, writes SIMON WALTERS By Simon Walters for the Daily Mail Published: 22:11 BST, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 22:11 BST, 13 October 2020 The image spoke volumes. At Monday’s dramatic press conference, Boris Johnson was flanked by two of the most influential men … Read more

Buddy Valastro reveals he has ‘major tendon, nerve and muscle damage’ in his injured hand

Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro saw his right hand get severely injured last week when he tried to fix the bowling pinsetter inside his bowling alley at his New Jersey home. The TV star gave more details on his injury and his ‘long road to recovery’ as he revealed he has ‘major tendon, nerve and … Read more

Alexei Navalny back up and walking after treatment for nerve agent poisoning at Berlin hospital

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny is back up and walking after treatment for novichok nerve agent poisoning at Berlin hospital Vladimir Putin’s political opponent shared a photo walking down hospital stairs  He can now breathe independently after being taken off a ventilator this week  Navalny gave an update on his recovery: ‘This is a clear … Read more

Pregnant Ashley James reveals mystery aches that left her hospitalised were due to a trapped nerve 

Ashley James has revealed that the mystery pains in her side that left her hospitalised over the weekend were due to a severe trapped nerve.         The DJ, who is five months pregnant with her first child, shared selfies from a maternity ward on Instagram on Saturday night after being admitted as a precaution.  And on … Read more

Fisherman holds his nerve as bear snatches a salmon off his line in Alaska 

Fisherman holds his nerve as bear snatches a salmon off his line in Alaska A man is fishing for salmon in a remote part of Alaska when a bear approaches The hungry bear steals the salmon straight from the end of his line and runs away Amazingly, the fisherman keeps his cool throughout the nail-biting encounter By … Read more

Family hold their nerve as hungry bear pulls down window screen and tries to break into their home

‘Shoo!’ Family hold their nerve and see off hungry bear after it pulls down a window screen and tries to break into their home A bear tried to break into a family home in Mammoth Lakes, California on July 1 Christian Pondella tried to ‘shoo’ the bear away when it broke his window screen Mr … Read more

COVID-19 can cause delirium, stroke and nerve damage in ‘a higher than expected number of patients’

Infection with the coronavirus can cause delirium, stroke and nerve damage in ‘a higher than expected number of patients’, a study has found. Experts from University College London have reported a ‘concerning increase’ amid the pandemic of a rare brain inflammation known to be triggered by viral infections. Typically seen in children, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis … Read more