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How Can Shingles Be Treated?

Good morning. I have been suffering with shingles for months. I only had one break out. I m left with what appears to be liquid under my skin in the effected area. It s painful and swollen. How can I get rid of this? I ve taken two rounds of steroids... For some reason applying a heating pad seems to help with pain. Could I possibly sweat this crap out of me?
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Shingles are difficult to treat due to the fact that the virus will remain in the body forever. I d'n't advice to take corticosteroids alone as they can worsen de infection. Try adding some specific medication such as valganciclovir or even ask to be vaccinated
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How Can Shingles Be Treated?

Shingles are difficult to treat due to the fact that the virus will remain in the body forever. I d n t advice to take corticosteroids alone as they can worsen de infection. Try adding some specific medication such as valganciclovir or even ask to be vaccinated