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How can i treat back pain from where i had shingles?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Consultation: Find pain specialist in you area. Treatment of shingles pain takes time and expertise.
Answered 8/20/2013
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Medications: There are medications like Acyclovir that can be used to treat shingles in the acute phase or right before the skin lesions appear. Medications like Neurontin (gabapentin) or anti-inflammatory medications are sometimes helpful for the pain afterwards as are epidural steroid injections. Consult your local physician.
Answered 10/3/2015
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Pain consult: Topical creams like Emla and capsaicin, epidural steroids, lyrica (pregabalin)...All of which can be prescribed by a pain specialist.
Answered 6/25/2014
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