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How Long Does Shingles Takes To Cure?
I am recovering from shingles and it is from my spine between my shoulder blades around to my left breast to my sternum. I have numbness on my left shoulder blade and around to my left breast which is also painful. I ve had shingles for a week now. How much longer will this last?
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
Hi,
Welcome to HCM
This is called post herpetic neuralgia. It may last for long in old age, diabetic, who has not taken proper medications for shingles.
It can be controlled with medications for that you need evaluation. Consult your dermatologist.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr Surajit Gorai
drsgorai@gmail.com
Welcome to HCM
This is called post herpetic neuralgia. It may last for long in old age, diabetic, who has not taken proper medications for shingles.
It can be controlled with medications for that you need evaluation. Consult your dermatologist.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr Surajit Gorai
drsgorai@gmail.com
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