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A member asked:
What is good for itching from shingles?
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Well, if u : Have shingles you may need real pain medicine.. Gabapentin can be helpful in preventing long term nerve pain. Of course an antiviral like valacyclovir can diminish the length of the problem and a topical, such as Lidocaine gel, can provide good relief. Good luck.
Answered 3/30/2020
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But is it Shingles ?: If you only have itching- an antihistamine. Has shingles been diagnosed? Shingles is usually quite painful.
Answered 11/15/2020
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