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How Can Shingles And Recurrent UTI Be Treated?
I recently had shingles... I had two tick bites this summer.. I have recurring UTI s I now have extremely dry mouth (mostly when trying to sleep) Slurred speech (6 days) Great difficulty chewing food ER visit Wed.....CT of head, lab, ruled out Stroke Any thoughts? 70 years old
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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I reviewed your query and here is advise.
You are describing different problems.
Maybe you are suffering from lyme since you had tick history. The situation may be begging of lyme.
You should be treated with doxocycline and it may work even for uti
Shingels is another problem that you can take acyclovir for it.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I reviewed your query and here is advise.
You are describing different problems.
Maybe you are suffering from lyme since you had tick history. The situation may be begging of lyme.
You should be treated with doxocycline and it may work even for uti
Shingels is another problem that you can take acyclovir for it.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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