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How To Treat Painful Nose Blisters Developed As A Side Effect Of Zpack Taken For Sinus Infection?
I went to the doctor Wednesday with a sinus infection. He gave me a zpack and Thursday morning I awoke with a fever. By noon Friday, I noticed small blisters on the outside of my nostrils, seemed they went inside as well. I felt as if my nose had been running when it really hadn t been. I called the doctor late Friday afternoon and he had me stop the zpack and start the acyclovir, five times a day. Is there anything I can do to relieve the pain of the blisters on my nose. Now I have an area that is just as painful on my left thumb, blisters and very painful.What can I do?
Fri, 7 Mar 2014
Hello. I am sorry about your illness.
It sounds like your doctor is treating you for herpes zoster, also known as shingles. Shingles is often very very painful. In many cases, over-the-counter pain medication is not helpful.
My advice is to request a prescription for pain medication from your doctor.
It sounds like your doctor is treating you for herpes zoster, also known as shingles. Shingles is often very very painful. In many cases, over-the-counter pain medication is not helpful.
My advice is to request a prescription for pain medication from your doctor.
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