Results for 'Pain Persisting Pain, Shingles Herpes Zoster Gabapentin Side Effect'

Is there a test for shingles?

I had a pain in my back for a few days one side only. I don't know if I had blisters on my back or not. The dr. Said I probably had shingles.the pain... read more

What is the best medication for pain relief of shingles?

It presented in the middle right side of her stomach. The doctor has prescribed gabapentin @ 600mg 3xdaily, and acyclovir @ 800mg 5xdaily. The pain... read more

Depression - A doctor prescribed Duloxetine to try to help with post herpetic pain after shingles.

I quit taking it after taking 11 capsules because I didn't feel comfortable taking a drug for depression when I didn't have depression. I wasn't told... read more

Can I take indomethacin,for a shingles outbreak?

Wondering if I can take it for the pain and swelling?

Can Aspercreme with lidocaine be used on shingles?

Herpes Simplex - are sore testicals are side effect of acyclovir or a symptom of herpes or stress?

I am waiting for a "specific" blood test for genital herpes, and am taking acyclovir 800mg every four hours. My testicals seem to be little sore. Is... 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

Can hydroxyzine help to relieve itching from shingles?

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

Is the voltaren gel good for shingles?

Is there any long term shingles itch treatment?

I have has shingles for about a year. No blisters, just small red spots under the skin that itch like crazy. These red spots are all over my body... read more