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How Can Pain In The Upper Back Due To Shingles Be Treated?

I am 75 years old and have theShingles. The pain started in the right upper back and moved around to my Breast area...It is so painful...Dr. Has me on Lyrica 75 mg. And Valtrex 500 mg. has helped some but still in a lot of pain, wondering what else can I do?
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
You have been offered correct prescribtion for pain with shingales.
With no relief.. you can add anti inflammatiry medicine like ibuprofen &vitamin b12 suppliments fir relief.
Thanks.
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How Can Pain In The Upper Back Due To Shingles Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for asking. You have been offered correct prescribtion for pain with shingales. With no relief.. you can add anti inflammatiry medicine like ibuprofen &vitamin b12 suppliments fir relief. Thanks.