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A member asked:

The er told me i have shingles, how soon do i need to follow up with family doctor?

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Depends: Not sure what the er doctor told you. There are ways of minimizing the post-zoster neuropathies, and these should be instituted early to be effective. It might be beneficial to check in with your doctor as soon as convenient.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Not emergency: I would make an appointment. It is not an emergency but make an appointment in the next few weeks.

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