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Suggest Medication For Itching And Pain Caused By Shingles
I have shingles on the left side of my head. Very painful. I had 3 shots of cortisone in the nerves, and one in the rear. Still painful, but what I don t like is the itching. I have shaved my head, and tried putting cream for itching, but end having to wash it out, sometimes in the middle of the night, Is there a spray on or liquid I can use just for itching? I also take prednisone, and Gabapentin. Any help? from Carol
Fri, 30 May 2014
Hi Carol,
The pain and itching in the nerves of the left side of your head are related to shingle complication called "post-herpetic neuralgia". Apart taking prednisone and Gabapentin, I'd suggest to ask your doctor to prescribe opioid painkillers.
Next, I advise to apply capsaicin cream or patches locally to relieve pain or itching of the nerves.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
The pain and itching in the nerves of the left side of your head are related to shingle complication called "post-herpetic neuralgia". Apart taking prednisone and Gabapentin, I'd suggest to ask your doctor to prescribe opioid painkillers.
Next, I advise to apply capsaicin cream or patches locally to relieve pain or itching of the nerves.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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