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Nerve Pain On Skin. Detected Possible Virus Like Shingles. Any Treatment?

Hi Dr. Grief, thanks for being available. I have nerve pain on my skin and have been checked out by my physician and will see a neurologist. I also am working with a naturopathic doctor who suspects my pain is from a virus similar to shingles. I'm looking for a better understanding of how to get rid of a viral infection if this is the cause. Is there any research available to help me get rid of this pain, e.g., similar to treating the pain of shingles? Thanks for your help, Debra
Mon, 2 Sep 2013
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Nerve pain in the shingles will be with visible lesions.but any severe nerve pain like shingles can be cured by gabapentin 400mg three to four times daily until pain subsides
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Nerve Pain On Skin. Detected Possible Virus Like Shingles. Any Treatment?

Nerve pain in the shingles will be with visible lesions.but any severe nerve pain like shingles can be cured by gabapentin 400mg three to four times daily until pain subsides