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Postherpetic Neuralgia - Medicinal Marijuana effective for PHN pain?

The initial outbreak of shingles I had was accompanied by viral meningitis which was diagnosed vy a spinal draw and brain scan. It's now been 17... read more

Is acyclovir a brand name? Is there a generic for acyclovir?

Neurontin - Does gabapentin ever cause dryness of the eyes or other eye problems?

I am taking 600 mg 3 times daily for shingles related neuro pain and I am experiencing dry eyes and seeing floaters (spots). I was wondering if... read more

Shingles pain?? I have had constant burning gnawing intense left sided chest pain?

its not getting better its getting worse and the pain now is unbearable.. it is on my left front chest I have been on several different meds... read more

I was prescribed Gabapentin after an awful outbreak of shingles last June?

My PCM ordered 300mg to be taken 3x a day. I haven't felt any significant relief from this, so I looked it up on this website. I found that I... read more

Gabapentin - Does anyone get an extremely itchy burning scalp from taking Cymbalta 30mg?

I also take gabapentin 300 mg three times daily for nerve pain. Been taking both for a couple of years and my scalp is getting worse. Not... read more

Is composine and sulfa meds ingredients in acyclovir?

Neuralgia - Can anticonvulsants cause neuralgic pain worse?

I read on another forum that anticonvulsants, such as Neurontin or Lyrica, can actually make neuralgic pain worse in some cases. I'm wondering... read more

Shingrix - Shingles/Shingrex Vaccine?

I'm reading all the comments on the Shingrex vaccine. Trying to decide what to do. I've never had any reaction to a vaccine but I had a... read more

Herpes Zoster - can you use prednisone for shingles relief?

was told that prednisone was very good for shingles, can you tell me should we ask doctor for prescription or is there something new my husband is in... read more

How fast should Acyclovir work?

I was told that I have herpes yesterday, but I feel like I waited too long to go to the dr, this is my 1st outbreak & it's absolutely... read more