Asked 24 apr 2010 by jtomrai1 updated 14 february 2012 topics herpes zoster.
What is the best pain medicine for shingles.
Pain medications can also be effective in controlling shingles pain.
You might get lidocaine lidoderm xylocaine for pain.
These may be applied to the skin like the capsaicin topical patch qutenza or lidocaine cream gel patch or spray.
What is the best medication for pain relief of shingles.
If your shingles pain lasts eight to 12 weeks after the rash goes away you re part of an unfortunate minority says pain researcher andrew s c.
The doctor has prescribed gabapentin 600mg 3xdaily and acyclovir 800mg 5xdaily.
It can come in a variety of forms such as creams lotions patches powders and sprays among others.
It presented in the middle right side of her stomach.
Shingles is usually diagnosed based on the history of pain on one side of your body along with the telltale rash and blisters.
While antiviral medication is an effective treatment for shingles it s not the only option.
The pain is relentless and nothing seems to be helping.
Your doctor may also take a tissue scraping or culture of the blisters for examination in the laboratory.