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Shingles head/eye x1.5 wks. meds x2days.the pain surrounding my ear and neck is unbearable! can't chew unless pain meds. no turn neck. help?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Call your doctor: It sounds like you need stronger pain medication. Call your doctor to discuss this.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Post herpetic neural: There's no cure for postherpetic neuralgia, there are treatment options to ease symptoms. For most postherpetic neuralgia improves over time. No single treatment relieves postherpetic neuralgia in all people.Most requirew a combination of treatments to make you comfortable. meds to discuss with your MD,Lidocaine and Capsaicin patches,Neurontin, Gralise,Lyrica,Lyrica,Pamelor, cont'd.

Answered 8/17/2014

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