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How Can Pain Under The Ribcage And Back Be Treated While Suffering From Shingles?
I have shingles for 2 weeks now and the rash is still present and painful , but the real pain is up under my right rib and into my back inside my body. It s terrible. I m on Valtrex and Lyrica. I also have taken Tylenol and Advil and I still have that terrible pain. Any suggestions?
Wed, 10 Oct 2018
Hi,
You may also use local Acyclovir cream, use Nortriptyline.
Continue Lyrica if symptoms not improved you may increase the dose.
Use Methylcobalamin injections.
If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
You may also use local Acyclovir cream, use Nortriptyline.
Continue Lyrica if symptoms not improved you may increase the dose.
Use Methylcobalamin injections.
If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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