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Herpes Zoster - I am looking for an effective medication to relieve pain of shingles?

I have had shingles for 8 weeks. I took Valtrex at the onset. I am using a cream compounded by local pharmacy, plus lidocaine , ibuprofen,... read more

Hi, I have been with my boyfriend for almost 2 years. I am a little upset. I found some pills in?

... an old coat tucked in our closet. The pills turned out to be Acyclovir. I found on here it is used to treat Herpes virus. Does that mean... 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... read more

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

Can the shingles vaccine cause a genital herpes outbreak?

I got my vaccine on a Friday, felt headachy and rundown all weekend. By Tuesday I was getting an outbreak. I hadn't had one in a pretty long... read more

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... read more

Does Lyrica work for shingles ?

I was diagnosed today with shingles and put on Lyrica, pain meds and antiviral medication

Herpes Zoster - can you use prednisone for shingles relief?

was told that prednisone was very good for shingles, can you tell me should we ask doctor for prescription or is there something new my husband is in... read more

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... read more

I found a prescription for Valtrex in my boyfriend's name. We've been together for several months &?

... I've never noticed any warts or genital sores, & He "Claims" his dermatologist prescribed it for his face! He doesn't get... read more

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... read more

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