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My fri has shingles on her eye- forehead cheek and lips-she is on antibiotic and velptex it is been 2 weeks - anything she can take naturally to help?

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Dr. Jennifer Unger answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ice for pain: Ice or a cool compresses decrease the pain of shingles. Ice can be applied at least 15-30 minutes continuously every hour. This has helped my patients with shingles find relief at bedtime, so they can get the rest they need to recover from this systemic condition. I hope this helps your friend!

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Answered 1/30/2018

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A member asked:

My fri has shingles on her eye- forehead cheek and lips-she is on antibiotic and velptex it is been 2 weeks - anything she can take naturally to help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jennifer Unger answered

Dr Smith and another doctor agreed

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