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What Causes Excruciating Pain With A History Of Shingles?
I had shingles 4 mo. Ago and the pain has never left. It is excruciating. I cannot sleep for the pain. I have seen 7 different doctors and my family doctor. Has prescribed oxecodone for pain but was told to get off this and I have. I am seeing a Dr. Who is a chiropractor and rehab who has been treating me with laser, certain excerises And still no help from this pain. I have used every cream recommended and none has helped. What can I do?
Fri, 18 Nov 2016
Hello dear
I understand your concern
Your pain is due to postherpetic neuralgia.
It is extremely painful.
I will treat these type of case as follow
Apply ointment containing capsacicin 8%
Tablet amitriptyline
Tablet pregabalin
Tablet methylcobalamine
Take above treatment for the 1-2 months to reduce the severity of pain
Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
I understand your concern
Your pain is due to postherpetic neuralgia.
It is extremely painful.
I will treat these type of case as follow
Apply ointment containing capsacicin 8%
Tablet amitriptyline
Tablet pregabalin
Tablet methylcobalamine
Take above treatment for the 1-2 months to reduce the severity of pain
Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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