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How Can Painful Shingles Be Treated?

I have had shingles for about 2 weeks now. The pain is preventing me from sleeping at night. Have been to doctor for help, he gave me (3) prescripions, methylprednisolone 4mg dosepk, tramadol hcl 50 mg and lidocaine 5% ointment. Have used up all of the pills and mst of the ointment. Now looking for over the countrer medicine to treat pain. Any help? Thank You.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Shingles give neuritic pain and take time to settle with the time period. The medicine prescribed in form of tramadol is the best pain reliever and I would request not to opt for another OTC painkiller to mess up the issue with drug interactions.

The ointment has to be applied over the affected parts three times a day with sterile hands or gloves. Supportive prescription of neurologic agents as Pregabalin or Methylcobalamin will help greatly in pain relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Purva Patel, General & Family Physician
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How Can Painful Shingles Be Treated?

Hello, Shingles give neuritic pain and take time to settle with the time period. The medicine prescribed in form of tramadol is the best pain reliever and I would request not to opt for another OTC painkiller to mess up the issue with drug interactions. The ointment has to be applied over the affected parts three times a day with sterile hands or gloves. Supportive prescription of neurologic agents as Pregabalin or Methylcobalamin will help greatly in pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Purva Patel, General & Family Physician