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Conservative treatment starts with pharmacological measures using Anti\u2010epileptics and Antidepressants. Some patients also respond well to epidural steroid injections too, but the effect is usually short lasting. Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulator (DRG\u2010S) has recently been suggested as a new treatment modality for PHN due to its selective targeting of the pathophysiologic focus.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case Series<\/jats:title><jats:p>We are reporting three cases, who were suffering from neuropathic pain after an episode of herpes zoster. Pain and pain related suffering scores were high, even with multiple antiepileptics and opioid medications. They underwent DRG\u2010S implant and appreciated more than 50% reduction of their pain score, meaningful reduction in the dose of medications along with significant improvement of their general well being measured using Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire (GAD\u20107), pain disability index (PDI), and 9 Question Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ\u20109). 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