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What Causes Extreme Pain When Suffering From Shingles?

Hi I am in extreme pain from a herpes/shingles outbreak. I am in between doctors as my insurance has changed and need a refill of my Vicodin 5/325 Can I get that online? I guess I will go to urgent care and see if they can help me.
Wed, 19 Feb 2014
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.

I understand your concern as shingles pain can be very distressing and can last for a few days to months.
Shingles is caused by a virus called varicella zoster which usually remains latent in the neurons and gets activated in persons with low immunity to form rashes on the body supplied by that nerve. There is also associated nerve inflammation which causes this severe neurological pain or neuralgia.
You can get prescription for antivirals like acyclovir and pain medication from a GP nearby you.
This condition will last for at least 1 month.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks.
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What Causes Extreme Pain When Suffering From Shingles?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I understand your concern as shingles pain can be very distressing and can last for a few days to months. Shingles is caused by a virus called varicella zoster which usually remains latent in the neurons and gets activated in persons with low immunity to form rashes on the body supplied by that nerve. There is also associated nerve inflammation which causes this severe neurological pain or neuralgia. You can get prescription for antivirals like acyclovir and pain medication from a GP nearby you. This condition will last for at least 1 month. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Thanks.