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Dr thinks i have shingles(left back under bra line & on left breast but not positive! he gave me keflex bc infected and benadryl (diphenhydramine).will it go to brain?
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No: Shingles won't go to your brain, the medicine your doctor prescribed is for ? Secondary bacterial infection, observe and follow up with your doctor
Answered 7/21/2015
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