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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Body After Recovering From Shingles?
I have had shingles for 3 months now, the pain has decreased because I lay on a heating pad every night. Will this pain ever go away? Is this heating pad good for shingles? Certain parts of my body it is burning really badly feels like I have been in a f
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Hi,
The pain related to shingles can be severe and persistent in some persons unfortunately. In others it may decrease with time, it is possible that yours will decrease. If the heating pad helps you, then you can continue using it.
There are also medications that may be able to help as well, for example, Lyrica, Tegretol, Amitriptyline, etc. You can speak to your doctor about the vaccine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
The pain related to shingles can be severe and persistent in some persons unfortunately. In others it may decrease with time, it is possible that yours will decrease. If the heating pad helps you, then you can continue using it.
There are also medications that may be able to help as well, for example, Lyrica, Tegretol, Amitriptyline, etc. You can speak to your doctor about the vaccine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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