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How Can Shingles Be Treated?
Diagnosed with shingles Friday. Am on the antiviral med. I refused pain meds because I don t want to take the opiates and I am allergic to codeine. I have been using 200 mg ibuprofen and cool washcloth compresses. Are there any ointments with pain killers in them? I will be using calamine lotion when my son brings it tonight. My doctor thought it bode well for me that I was diagnosed so early in the onset...and maybe I would have a lesser case. The pain, though, is difficult to manage. EL
Mon, 14 Jan 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to shingles.
I recommend using antiviral medication such as Acyclovir tablets.
I also recommend using acyclovir cream for local application.
For the pain, you can use painkillers such as Ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to shingles.
I recommend using antiviral medication such as Acyclovir tablets.
I also recommend using acyclovir cream for local application.
For the pain, you can use painkillers such as Ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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