Herpes Zoster Questions (Page 4)

Does lysine help with shingles?

Diagnosed with Herpes (Shingles) of the inner ear. Pain unbearable. Anyone else had this?

The Dr. states he can not do anything but put me the viral medication daily, but I keep on having these out breaks

I've had shingles 10 weeks and no treatment has given any relief to date?

After Valtrex & Medrol initally I have had Gabapentin, 300mg TID x 2 months Lidoderm patches that did not stick to my skin, T3-4-5 steroid injection, C7 epidural, a 5 ingredient cream with clondine that caused incoherent speach and light headiness. Has anyone tried starting a Zovirax dsage... read more

Persisting Pain -- Shingles - I had very little rash but so much severe pain,pain started a month?

... ago and treatment started a few days later with Valacyclovir for 7 days and repeated for anothere 7 days as still had some rash and much pain.I'm 74 and never felt pain so severe from the rich side of my chest under arm and shoulder blade.and still have some pain and 2 new places that are... read more

Persisting Pain -- Shingles - I had my first bout of shingles about 7 weeks ago. Finally went to the

... doctor after about 5 days, who prescribed antiviral meds, and predizone. The pain and serious itching cleared up, however I still have red blotchy patches where the blisters were (on my right side in the chest, shoulder, and neck area). They also itch occasionally. I've continued to use... read more

After stopping the Gabapentin, will the blurred vision clear?

I took Gabapentin (100 mg - 3 each day) for 15 months for shingles. My vision has been blurred and the doctor said that I have minor mascular degeneration. Will this improve?

What is the best soap to use if you have shingles?

Can you still get the shingles if you have had the shingles shot?

I have broken out down below my left breast. It looks like shingles, but, I had breast cancer in 1999 and I have heard there is something called inflammatory breast cancer. The symptons kinda look like that too. It itches real bad. What do ya'll think? It's been 2 wks. I have used all... read more

For what tipe of pain do you use Adco- Napacod?

I am diagnosed with Shingles. Will it still the pain?

Has anyone had shingles on just one of their butt cheeks and the pain follow further down?

I am really suffering every day from phn on one butt cheek only, but the pain stops at my anal opening, which is where I've suffered the most excruciating pain, in such a sensitive area! I really feel like I must be the only person to have contracted shingles in such a weird place and for so... read more

Shingles and abdominal bulge?

I developed shingles three weeks ago and saw my doctor immediately. He prescribed one week of Valtrex and Prednisone, which I completed. About 10 days ago I noticed a rather large bulge in the right side of my abdomen in front of where the shingles were located. There is really no pain except for... read more

Substitute for acyclovir?

Can Aspercreme with lidocaine be used on shingles?

Doxycycline Hyclate - Will doxycycline help treat shingles?

Shingrix - Shingles/Shingrex Vaccine?

I'm reading all the comments on the Shingrex vaccine. Trying to decide what to do. I've never had any reaction to a vaccine but I had a severe reaction to the covid vaccines. I also have type 2 diabetes. Don't know if related but timing is suspect. I've read many doctors suggest... read more