How long it takes for patients with numbness of the limbs after herpes zoster to recover depends on the individual’s specific situation, and there is no clear data to support it, ranging from a few months to a few years. Numbness of the limbs in patients with herpes zoster is mainly caused by viral invasion of peripheral nerve endings, and this symptom requires targeted treatment, which can be carried out through acupuncture and taking some nutritive nerve medications, such as methylcobalamin, etc. Some patients may recover gradually within a few months, and some patients may also recover after a few years. Some patients can recover gradually within a few months, or it may last up to several years. Patients with numbness of limbs after shingles are advised to go to regular hospitals for consultation with professional doctors and cooperate with doctors to improve relevant examinations to avoid blind treatment. Drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice, do not self-medicate.