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Suggest Treatment For Shingles

I am 54 and have had the shingles for three days, and it is feeling worse. I need some type of medicine that will heal this quickly. What can I buy that will clear this up in a couple of weeks? This question cost 15 dollars? Not sure if medicaid covers this, probably not. Never mind I will go to Ask.com and google it. The first time using this should be free. Then if one of these doctors can answer my question, I would definitely pay for an unlimited offers. Thank You Shingles
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
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Hello dear,
Understand your concern
shigles is caused by varicell zoster virus.
I would suggest to consult the dermatologist and take proper treatment as described below

Initially treatment:
1. Anti viral medication:Acyclovir
2. Pain medication: acetaminophen
3. You can use following Topical treatment
- Neosporine ointment
- Calamine lotion
- Capsaicin cream

If pain not relieved after month:
Antidepressant: Amitryptaline
Topical anesthetic: Benzocaine or lidocaine
Opioids and caffeine can be used.

Cool water bath
Wet compression also helpful
Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Suggest Treatment For Shingles

Hello dear, Understand your concern shigles is caused by varicell zoster virus. I would suggest to consult the dermatologist and take proper treatment as described below Initially treatment: 1. Anti viral medication:Acyclovir 2. Pain medication: acetaminophen 3. You can use following Topical treatment - Neosporine ointment - Calamine lotion - Capsaicin cream If pain not relieved after month: Antidepressant: Amitryptaline Topical anesthetic: Benzocaine or lidocaine Opioids and caffeine can be used. Cool water bath Wet compression also helpful Hope this may help you. Best regards Dr. Sagar