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How Can Chest Pain After Recovering From Shingles Be Treated?
I (75 years old female, very good general health, no allergies) have had shingles for 3 1/2 weeks. Rash has not been a problem and is almost gone, but pain in right chest, back and side is severe and congestion is bad (clear mucous). I am taking Gabapentin now and for 7 more days (having completed a prior drug) and hydrocodone for pain as needed. Now I m worried that I am going to be one of those shingles patients that has the pain for months or years. Is there anything else I can do to stop this monster? Pain is debilitating. Peggy Brownrigg
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
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Postherpetic neuralgia can take up to 3 months to subside for most people. Continue Gabapentin. You can also apply Capsaicin patch on the area of pain for relief.
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Dr.Lekshmi
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Postherpetic neuralgia can take up to 3 months to subside for most people. Continue Gabapentin. You can also apply Capsaicin patch on the area of pain for relief.
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Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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