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Is Intense Right Sided Back Pain Symptoms Of Shingles?

I have intense burning pain on my right middle back area. Have had two shingles out breaks in the past. I feel this is shingles but have not erupted in a rash. this pain has been for the past two weeks. is this shingles and would taking acyclovir help with this painful area.
Fri, 21 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Somentime pain of last infection can recur. I would not suggest you to take acyclovir at present. You can take amytryptalin tablet after consultantion with your doctor if pain is severe. Wait for some time. I hope things will improve. Take care.
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Is Intense Right Sided Back Pain Symptoms Of Shingles?

Somentime pain of last infection can recur. I would not suggest you to take acyclovir at present. You can take amytryptalin tablet after consultantion with your doctor if pain is severe. Wait for some time. I hope things will improve. Take care.