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How To Treat Recurrent Shingles While Having A Painful Sensitive Nerve?
I have reoccurring shingles from a sensitive nerve. When I wear clothes that aggravate the nerve I break out. I get it several times a year. I take Valtrex and keep it on hand. Is there anything else I can do to slow these outbreaks. I also have constant nerve pain
Hello , thank you for using HCM. I read your query and understand your concern. Conservative therapy of herpes zoster includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen , wet dressings with 5% aluminum acetate (Burow solution), applied for 30-60 minutes 4-6 times daily; and lotions (such as calamine). Antiviral therapy for herpes zoster may decrease the length of time for new vesicle formation, the number of days to attain complete crusting, and the days of acute discomfort. You can take acyclovir for 7 days. Hope it was helpful. Best regards.
hi sir ...from ur words i would like to tell u that u have some factors that cause reactivation of shingles...stress and emotional problems is the most common ..but there is other factors such as severe excersise and sun exposure for long time and immunosuppression and severe anemia and anxiety....u may need to administer varicella zoster vaccine..as shingle is caused by varicella zoster virus ..and that will help u alot...try to avoid stress and anxiety ...take care of ur health ..thank u
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How To Treat Recurrent Shingles While Having A Painful Sensitive Nerve?
Hello , thank you for using HCM. I read your query and understand your concern. Conservative therapy of herpes zoster includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen , wet dressings with 5% aluminum acetate (Burow solution), applied for 30-60 minutes 4-6 times daily; and lotions (such as calamine). Antiviral therapy for herpes zoster may decrease the length of time for new vesicle formation, the number of days to attain complete crusting, and the days of acute discomfort. You can take acyclovir for 7 days. Hope it was helpful. Best regards.