Herpes Zoster Questions (Page 5)

Cyclobenzaprine for shingles?

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

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 kinds of... read more

Can I take indomethacin,for a shingles outbreak?

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

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 especially on both sides of chest. The spots are not very pronounced and are spaced out. Some itch happens where there are no spots but itch is still... read more

What can happen if I take half of Zofran with Wellbutrin?

I am on all these meds for shingles and my stomach can' take it. I am very nauseated.

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 pre-medicating... read more

Does Lyrica work for shingles ?

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

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 ibuprofen aren't working for me). I have an old prescription for Vicodin and I'm thinking about trying it. Does anyone have information about using Vicodin... read more

Why replace methotrexate with Humira?

I was on 7.5 mg methotrexate & 12.5 mg of prednisolone a few months ago. But due to my two recent infections & hospital admissions (shingles & pneumonia), my doctors have withdrawn the methotrexate and replaced it with Huimira 40mg /2 weeks. I understand that both medications work by suppressing my... read more