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Suggest Treatment For Shingles

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Posted on Fri, 7 Apr 2017
Question: How can I heal from shingles I am in so much pain?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
What drug are you on at this time for the pain?

Detailed Answer:
HI,

I am so sorry to hear about this pain. I understand how annoying such a pain can be. To be of most help, kindly provide the following responses to me.

I will like to know what drugs you are currently taking fro this pain. Also, is it pain associated with the rash of pain after the rash has disappeared? What was the adverse reaction to Gabapentin and was it so severe that the drug was stopped?

I hope to hear back from you and would provide more insights and helpful recommendations to assist with addressing this pain.

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Dr. Ivo Ditah

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Practicing since :2002

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Suggest Treatment For Shingles

Brief Answer: What drug are you on at this time for the pain? Detailed Answer: HI, I am so sorry to hear about this pain. I understand how annoying such a pain can be. To be of most help, kindly provide the following responses to me. I will like to know what drugs you are currently taking fro this pain. Also, is it pain associated with the rash of pain after the rash has disappeared? What was the adverse reaction to Gabapentin and was it so severe that the drug was stopped? I hope to hear back from you and would provide more insights and helpful recommendations to assist with addressing this pain. Waiting!