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What Should I Do For The Excruciating Pain In The Left Hip To The Back Of The Leg And Also Has Herpes Shingles?

I am 62 years old and a recovering crack addict I used from 83-98 off and on mostly on. I have arhritis in my knees and my neck . I was diagnosed at Clement J Zablocki Veterans Medical Center in 05. My problem today is that I am in excruciating pain in my left hip and it runs down the back of my leg. I should also mention that I have herpes shingles which you already know is quite painful. This occurred in March of 13 and lasted a few days. This time it is a lot worse to the point of not being able to sleep at night.
Wed, 5 Feb 2014
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i think you are having neuropathic pain which can be relieved by drugs like pregablin and gabapentin, which you can start under medical supervision.wish you good health.
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What Should I Do For The Excruciating Pain In The Left Hip To The Back Of The Leg And Also Has Herpes Shingles?

hi i think you are having neuropathic pain which can be relieved by drugs like pregablin and gabapentin, which you can start under medical supervision.wish you good health.