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How Long Does Shingles Pain Take To Resolve?
Question: Is it normal to have pain after the rash of shingles goes away ?
Brief Answer:
It is normal to have pain for few weeks after shingles rash disappears
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to HCM.
The pain of shingles can persist for few weeks after the rashes disappear. This is because shingles affects the dorsal nerve roots and due to infection the pain can be felt for up to 2 months in most patients.
Your doctor has correctly prescribed Lyrica which contains Pregabalin, a nerve pain relief medicine.
Rarely pain after shingles might persist for longer than 2 months.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
It is normal to have pain for few weeks after shingles rash disappears
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to HCM.
The pain of shingles can persist for few weeks after the rashes disappear. This is because shingles affects the dorsal nerve roots and due to infection the pain can be felt for up to 2 months in most patients.
Your doctor has correctly prescribed Lyrica which contains Pregabalin, a nerve pain relief medicine.
Rarely pain after shingles might persist for longer than 2 months.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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