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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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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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