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Does Shingles Causes Lower Back Pain?
I have had lower back pain for a week now. I went to the doctor on Friday and my doctor thinks I may have shingles, without the rash or blisters. I am still in a lot of pain. I can t get comfortable sitting or laying down. She put me on prednisone and a muscle relaxer for night time because I am not sleeping a whole lot. I ve read about shingles but not sure if that s what it really is. I plan on going back to the doctor tomorrow
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
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Shingles can be painful. It can affect neves and give neuralgic pain that will be more irritating. Antiviral drugs like valacyclovir and gabapentin or pregabalin will be helpful.
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Shingles can be painful. It can affect neves and give neuralgic pain that will be more irritating. Antiviral drugs like valacyclovir and gabapentin or pregabalin will be helpful.
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