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How Can Painful Shingles Be Treated?
I have shingles, and it has been four weeks since the pain started. The rash and blisters have healed, but I m still dealing with the pain. Also I m having difficulty using the muscles (upper right arm and shoulder) that are activated by the infected nerve. Is that normal and how long should I expect that to last
Mon, 26 Nov 2018
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to shingles.
Some advice that I can give to you are:
Use antiviral cream for local application such as Acyclovir cream.
Use antiviral tablets for systemic treatment.
You can use anti-inflammatory medication for the pain such as Ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to shingles.
Some advice that I can give to you are:
Use antiviral cream for local application such as Acyclovir cream.
Use antiviral tablets for systemic treatment.
You can use anti-inflammatory medication for the pain such as Ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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