2006-06-24 01:51:01 · 2 answers · asked by Marsha O 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes. My mom had it in February and is finally doing well again. It is a form of shingles which can go into your ear and into your mouth. These tender areas become very painful and it can be difficult to eat and stay hydrated. There is an anti-viral medicine which must be taken within the first 2 or 3 days after the outbreak or it won't help. Some people need to be on pain medicines for a while since the pain can linger for weeks or months after the skin lesions disappear. This is because the virus affects the nerve endings. I would advise to avoid Lyrica which is a new medicine for people with chronic shingles pain. My mom got very sick from it and I have now heard of many others who also had a very bad time with it. Good luck. Hope that helps. Feel free to email me.
2006-06-25 06:36:05 · answer #1 · answered by Blueberry H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-24 05:46:48 · answer #2 · answered by LazlaHollyfeld 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋