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I have shingles in my scalp and the pain is 10+ this is week 5 and the Dr. Said it could last several more they now have me on Hydrocodone and the haelp but the pain is BIG
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Does the pain after shingles last long?
how long does pain of shingles last even after rash has been gone for several weeks
Is it normal if you had shingles months ago but continue to get the horrible pain with no rash and how long does it continue?
You may need to ask your doctor for a little help with this one. Shingles pain can continue for quite a while after the condition has supposedly cleared up. Yes, it's possible. Nerve pain is a common lingering side effect of shingles. It can lessen over time and even disappear, but some people need pain management therapy to deal with the pain. There are a lot of resources on the web devoted to shingles.
Can shingles pain be helped with flexeril?
Can i takr flexeril for shingles pain
What is shingles and what are the signs and symptoms?
When the virus that causes chickenpox reactivates, it causes shingles. Early symptoms of shingles include headache, sensitivity to light, and flu-like symptoms without a fever. You may then feel itching, tingling, or pain where a band, strip, or small area of rash may appear several days or weeks later. A rash can appear anywhere on the body but will be on only one side of the body, the left or right. The rash will first form blisters, then scab over, and finally clear up over a few weeks. This band of pain and rash is the clearest sign of shingles.
How long does shingles pain last if no antivirals where taken?
Often 2 weeks or more but can last years in some people (called post herpetic neuralgia). In lomng standing pain following shingles specific medications can assist.
You have had shingles for almost a week without realizing i stayed out in the sun exposed the affected area's i had no pain still no pain after your doctor diagnosed the problem is this normal?
i seem to be the only one who hasn't suffered any pain from shingles ( at the moment)is there anyone who shares the same experience, thank you
How long does it take for shingles to scab over?
A week or two after the blisters erupt, the oozing sores will begin to crust over. The sores are usually gone after another two weeks. The pain usually decreases over the next few weeks, but some patients may have pain for months - sometimes, for years.
What is the duration for shingles?
If you're talking about shingles on a roof, they last 15 to 30 years depending on the quality and if they were installed properly.
Is it normal to get sharp pain at FOUR weeks pregnant?
No it is not, see your doctor.
How do you treate shingles?
There is no cure for herpes zoster (shingles), but anitviral medicines, such as Acyclovir, can shorten the duration of the break out and help reduce pain. To help treat the pain associated with shingles, your doctor can also prescribe antidepressants, steroids, or a topical steroid cream, and creams to help the itching. Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever may also help. Ask the pharmacist for suggestions for over-the-counter treatments.
Is sever abdominal pain at 32 weeks pregnant normal?
No, severe abdominal pain is never normal! Call the doctor or go to the hospital. No, severe abdominal pain is never normal! Call the doctor or go to the hospital.
Do you get lumps with shingles?
Occasionally, not always. Shingles generally produces a very painful inflamatory rash, and occasionally produces swelling.
