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I have shingles its been a week and a half i finished my antiviral medication 2 days ago and my pain in back is this normal?

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Shingles : This is not unusual as the nerve root has been inflamed and,unfortunately, postherpetic neuralgia may be a chronic condition. At this time I would ask a neurologist if a course of corticosteroid medication may be worthwhile. However it is not unusual for a typical case of shingles to have pain lasting a few weeks and then resolve.

Answered 1/26/2021

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