What are shingles and how can you alleviate the pain?

Chickenpox: It's the chickenpox virus reactivated. Differentmeds can be used for the pain. Pain meds Elavil neurontin (gabapentin).

Shingles is a : viral illness that is caused by varicella-zoster virus – which also causes chickenpox. Although there is not a “cure” for shingles- Valacyclovir (Valtrex), Acyclovir (Zovirax) & Famciclovir (Famvir) can help symptoms. Narcotics (i.e., codeine), tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline), anticonvulsants (Neurontin) as well as localized numbing medications can be used for pain. Cool bath or compres