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I have shingles on my right shoulder. dr gave me valtrex. does valtrex cause thumb or hand joint pain & tingling or is it my shingles in that arm?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Shingles symptoms: This is due to involvement of nerves by the virus, i.e. it's a symptom of shingles, not the drug. Keep taking valtrex as directed.

Answered 11/4/2020

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A member asked:

I have shingles on my right shoulder. dr gave me valtrex. does valtrex cause thumb or hand joint pain & tingling or is it my shingles in that arm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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