It presented in the middle right side of her stomach. The doctor has prescribed gabapentin @ 600mg 3xdaily, and acyclovir @ 800mg 5xdaily. The pain is relentless and nothing seems to be helping. Does anyone have any ideas? Thank you for information.
What is the best medication for pain relief of shingles?
Question posted by jtomrai1 on 24 April 2010
Last updated on 14 February 2012 by ashokamin
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ashokamin
14 Feb 2012
I am taking additional 50mg ASPIRIN at interval of 3 hrs and no pain.I don't know I am doing right but my doctor allowed such small dose of aspirin along with Gabapentin keeping interval of 3 hrs.
suzanne66
2 May 2010
Shingles pain is excruciating!
Consultation with a pain specialist may be necessary.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/postherpetic-neuralgia/DS00277
https://www.drugs.com/condition/postherpetic-neuralgia.html - click on the drug name for detailed information.
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