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I am presently suffering with shingles. the rash is gone, but the pain associated with it is almost constantly in the right side of my chest.

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

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Post herpetic Neural: You have post herpetic neuralgia which is common after shingles. Talk to your doctor about meds to alleviate itsuchvadvtegrtetol or lyrics. Also taking an antiviral at the onset of shingles symptoms can shorten the duration of pain

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 4/26/2017

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A member asked:

I am presently suffering with shingles. the rash is gone, but the pain associated with it is almost constantly in the right side of my chest.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

Dr Poinsett agreed

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