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Is Using Lidocaine Patches And IBP Advisable For Shingles?
I currently have shingles to my right upper back, I have 6 to 8 lesions at this time and have had for one week. Will there be additional outbreaks or should this be all? The pain is very intense at times which I have lidocain patches and take IBP twice daily.
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to shingles.
You can try painkillers such as Ibuprofen.
If you don't find relief you can use lidocaine patches for temporary relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to shingles.
You can try painkillers such as Ibuprofen.
If you don't find relief you can use lidocaine patches for temporary relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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