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Have shingles no rash...unbearable..sharp stabbing pain taking anti fungal/600 gabapintin 4x day..tylonal / codene lidocaine/menthol gel...no relief?
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Answered 7/28/2014
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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
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