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My aunt 60 years old has shingles.its been 32 days she says she feels like she is burning from the inside.what can she do?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Shingles pain: I would hope her treating physician is treating both the shingles and the pain! there is no reason one should suffer needlessly with this significant condition. And for all those reading the shingles vaccine is available!

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Answered 7/11/2013

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