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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Shingles
My husband has neuropathy at his feet, but it has gone up his leg below the knee and it looks slightly swollen. Is ice the only thing to use to bring the swelling down? He has had Shingles for 6 1/2 months and he has come off of these some and this week he saw an Acupuncturist and she has helped some with the Shingles. Now he needs help with the neuropathy.
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
Hello dear
I understand your concern
Your husband have postherpetic neuralgia.
Take following advises:
Topical treatment
- Calamine lotion
- Capsaicin cream
Antidepressant: Amitryptaline
Topical anesthetic: Benzocaine or lidocaine
Opioids and caffeine can be used.
Tablet methylcobalamine
Cool water bath
Wet compression also helpful
So consult the neurologist and take proper prescribed medicine
Hope this may help you.
Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
I understand your concern
Your husband have postherpetic neuralgia.
Take following advises:
Topical treatment
- Calamine lotion
- Capsaicin cream
Antidepressant: Amitryptaline
Topical anesthetic: Benzocaine or lidocaine
Opioids and caffeine can be used.
Tablet methylcobalamine
Cool water bath
Wet compression also helpful
So consult the neurologist and take proper prescribed medicine
Hope this may help you.
Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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