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By Anonymous August 20, 2017 - 6:38am
 
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Having had shingles's since June now leaving me with such pain I don't know what to do, the doctor put me on the Lanocaine Patch which caused me such pain and more blistering, then Lyrica I could not take, all pain medicines I cannot take, reaction to all, do not know what to do, my dermatologist and my MD do not know what to do, any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Hello, Anon.

Thank you for your message.

Treatments for Shingles include pain relief and antiviral medications such as acyclovir or valacyclovir. Below, is a slideshow with alternative ways you can treat shingles. You seem to have tried or not be able to take the other medications suggested by your doctors. It can take weeks for Shingles to away, sometimes longer.

Alternative Ways to Ease Agony of Shingles: http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2015/shingles-alternative-treatment-photo.html#slide1

Helena

August 20, 2017 - 10:21am
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