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What Causes Shock Like Feeling In Arm After Shingles?
Question: Am getting shocks in my arm after shingles how can I control it
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
You might benefit from a medication called gabapentin which has been used for nerve irritation and nerve pain after shingles.
Physical therapy may also be helpful.
Please review these options with your primary care physician.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
You might benefit from a medication called gabapentin which has been used for nerve irritation and nerve pain after shingles.
Physical therapy may also be helpful.
Please review these options with your primary care physician.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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