Results for 'Pain Herpes Zoster Persisting Pain -- Shingles Gabapentin Hydrocodone Oxycodone'

I've had shingles 10 weeks and no treatment has given any relief to date?

After Valtrex & Medrol initally I have had Gabapentin, 300mg TID x 2 months Lidoderm patches that did not stick to my skin, T3-4-5 steroid... read more

Posted 20 Feb 2012 1 answer

Can the shingles vaccine cause a genital herpes outbreak?

I got my vaccine on a Friday, felt headachy and rundown all weekend. By Tuesday I was getting an outbreak. I hadn't had one in a pretty long... read more

Posted 13 Nov 2014 70 answers

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... read more

Posted 5 May 2012 9 answers

Does Lyrica work for shingles ?

I was diagnosed today with shingles and put on Lyrica, pain meds and antiviral medication

Posted 22 Jan 2022 1 answer

Gabapentin side effects?

my mom takes gabapentin twice a day for pain due to shingles. i have notice scince the past 6 months or so that her short... read more

Posted 15 April 2012 17 answers

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

Posted 11 Dec 2021 1 answer

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... read more

Posted 18 Sep 2009 2 answers