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I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.
Shingles us very pain ful condition.
It requires a strong nervous system pain reliever to help you.
Gabapentin is one of this type. It relieve the pain of the shingles. You can replace
ibuprofen, tylenol and toradol with this drug.
Acyclovir antiviral drugs should be taken as prescribed by the doctors. It will cure the herpes.
Please apply calamine lotion over the wound.
Take complete treatment to prevent the relapse of the herpes.
Avoid injury to the infection site. Wear cotton undergarments.
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Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.