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Does nerve pain from shingles usually take longer than a week to go away? my condition seems to be improving but random nerve pain is still at a 8.5/9
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Can take longer: You may wish to consult to a pain specialist, since interruption of the pain cycle may help the healing process move along better.
Answered 6/19/2017
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