Results for 'Pruritus Herpes Zoster Gabapentin'
PHN on scalp causes severe itching resulting in sores that never heal?
I am a 53 year old white female. I was diagnosed with shingles Oct 5, 2012 on forehead and scalp; left eye swollen hideously. I was put on acyclovir... read more
What can I do for persistent shingles pain.
Persisting Pain -- Shingles - I need help. My sister had shingles but not too much pain before the... rash healed. Last week (two weeks after the... read more
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,... read more
Can I use mupirocin on "shingles"? Am now trying bacitracin. Which is more effective?
I contracted herpes zoster some weeks ago, took a regimen of antibiotics (orally) and am following up with bacitracin. Is mupirocin an alternative... read more
Valacyclovir for Shingles?
I am currently taking valacyclovir for Shingles. It's been 5 days since I've first started the pills and my pain has increased. I just have a bumpy... read more
Zostavax side effect in the prevention of dementia?
Could you comment on changes to the new drug Shingrix, that might eliminate the causal side benefit of reduced dementia probability?
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... read more
Can Vicodin and valacyclovir be taken together?
I've had shingles in my mouth, nose, eye and scalp for a week and taking valacyclovir for five days. I need a break from the pain (Tylenol and... 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... read more