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A member asked:

I've had shingles for a month now.the blisters and rash is gone nut the paim is still intolerable. any suggestions?

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Shingles: Post herpetic neuralgia is common after herpes zoster infection. Gabapentin and Elavil (amitriptyline) are helpful in this condition.

Dr Levine and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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Shingles: This is typical of shingles and the pain can persist for weeks, your doctor can prescribe medication to treat this neuropathy and alleviate the pain.

Dr Peltan and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/3/2013

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I have blister rash on my left arm, a little on left back, and right arm. Now my kids have the chickenpox. Do I have shingles? I went to urgent care and the said it is not shingles because it is also on my right arm. But it looks like it and it hurts and

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A member asked:

How soon after taking Acyclovir should new shingles rashes and blisters stop appearing?

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A rash (with blisters) appeared on my elbow two days ago and its burning, hurts like crazy. Im wondering if its a possibility it could be shingles? Ive never really had rashes, but its causing a lot of pain?

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I have recurring skin rashes in different areas that appear like fever blisters or shingles and itch. I never had chicken pox. It lasts a couple wks. ?

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