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What Can Be Done For Pain Associated With Shingles?
what to do for the recurring pains from having shingles. It is always in the same spot[and area], as where it started from. I don t think I had a severe case this time, not like the horrible pictures you see on TV and the internet. There has to be something for this pain, ins,t there?
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
Hi,
There are drugs such as Pregabalin, Gabapentin, Carbamazepine etc. But, I request you not to take any of these medicines without your Doctor's prescription as these medicine could lead to adverse effects.
You could empirically take a multivitamin tablet and over the counter pain killer for 5 days. If your pain does not resolve, I request you to consult your Dermatologist for further management.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siva Subramanian,
Dermatologist
There are drugs such as Pregabalin, Gabapentin, Carbamazepine etc. But, I request you not to take any of these medicines without your Doctor's prescription as these medicine could lead to adverse effects.
You could empirically take a multivitamin tablet and over the counter pain killer for 5 days. If your pain does not resolve, I request you to consult your Dermatologist for further management.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siva Subramanian,
Dermatologist
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