A member asked:

Have shingles no rash...unbearable..sharp stabbing pain taking anti fungal/600 gabapintin 4x day..tylonal / codene lidocaine/menthol gel...no relief?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Need to see your doc: Need to see your doctor and discuss the situation and see if there are other treatment modalities available for you.

Answered 7/28/2014

3.9k views

Thank

Shingles pain: This kind of pain can be very bad. Shingles are caused by a virus so the antifungal has no role. If you are not seeing a pain specialist get a referral. As for treatment, you might suggest to you doc the Qutenza patch. Which is capsaicin 8 percent,. Some people have had success with this. The drug ketamine might also help you but you need expert pain management guidance.

Answered 7/28/2014

3.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more