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What Precautions Should Be Taken For Shingles On The Neck?
I have had shingles on right side of neck, shoulder for past 10 days. Taken 10 days of medican (VA ACY clovis 1GM TAB CAD) and will start on refill for the next 10 days starting tomorrow. Right side of head/neck hurts and think they may be spreading. What can I do for pain? What to watch out for?
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
Hi,
I understand that shingles are a very painful condition. you can take paracetamol for pain. If your pain didn't decrease even after 15 days you should go for drugs like tryptomer, amitriptyline but the dosage should be prescribed by the doctor according to your body weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sruthi Chelikani, General & Family Physician
I understand that shingles are a very painful condition. you can take paracetamol for pain. If your pain didn't decrease even after 15 days you should go for drugs like tryptomer, amitriptyline but the dosage should be prescribed by the doctor according to your body weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sruthi Chelikani, General & Family Physician
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