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Shingles Pain, Finger Numbness. What To Do?

I have suffer for over 15 months now supposing on shingles pain. I have tried everything over the internet & medications that dr have prescribe with no help in sight. Pain more powerful in the evening. Its all on the left side and sometimes I think I m having a heart attack with the tingles I get in my finger & numbness. I don t know what to do and I feel hopeless. Please help.
Mon, 3 Jun 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Herpes Zoster is a difficult but curable.Seek help of a physician directly instead of looking over the net.A neurologist is the best help.

Carbamezapine and its derivatives,, Gabapentin, anti-viral drugs are the usual choices under supervision of neuro/physician.

Appliction of topical Xylocain 5% gels are often also used for relief of burning, tingling sensations
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Shingles Pain, Finger Numbness. What To Do?

Herpes Zoster is a difficult but curable.Seek help of a physician directly instead of looking over the net.A neurologist is the best help. Carbamezapine and its derivatives,, Gabapentin, anti-viral drugs are the usual choices under supervision of neuro/physician. Appliction of topical Xylocain 5% gels are often also used for relief of burning, tingling sensations