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What Causes Burning Sensation In Body With Nerve Pain?

Posted on Thu, 21 Jan 2016

Question: Burning skin nerve pain have had shigles before, no rash, painful, taking motrin. Is ther anything else I can do or take?

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (2 hours later)

Hello,
It is possible to get the pain from a shingles attack before the rash occurs. You can alternate motrin and tylenol to get more relief or see your doctor for something stronger.
I hope you feel better soon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (38 hours later)

Could it be zoster herbine? Viral? Always on the lower side of my body now feel it in my feet...

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
herpes zoster

Detailed Answer:
Herpes zoster is from the same virus that causes chicken pox. If you had chicken pox as a child then you are at risk for having shingles (herpes zoster) as an adult. It usually only occurs on a single side of the body. If it is in both your feet then it is not likely shingles. That sounds more like a peripheral neuropathy (nerve irritation in the nerves in your hands and feet). There are prescription medications to treat this kind of pain such as neurontin and Lyrica.
I hope the pain leaves you soon
Dr. Robinson

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar