2007-04-09 03:05:01 · 5 answers · asked by Jess T 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Treatment goals for shingles are to reduce pain and discomfort, to hasten healing of blisters and to prevent the disease from spreading.
Early treatment (within 2 or 3 days of developing the rash) reduces the severity of shingles. A patient with herpes zoster on the face should see a physician immediately, because infection of the eye could lead to blindness. My father had this happen to him. And he said the pain never stopped.
Because a virus causes shingles, the main treatment is antiviral medication: acyclovir (Zovirax), famcyclovir (Famvir), or valacyclovir (Valtrex). These pills are taken three to five times a day for 7 to10 days.
Other drugs such as prednisone may be given to relieve the inflammation. Prescription pain relievers and low doses of antidepressant medication should be given to ease the pain. When the pain is severe, at times a nerve block is ordered.
See your doctor and go over the suggestions I have given. I'm sure that will help you feel better quickly.
kind regards,
Billie
2007-04-09 03:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-09-27 22:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by Debbie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shingles, " Herpes Zoster ", can be very painful, and some people require the use of Narcotics to control the pain. Tylenol, Motrin, etc, can be used for Pain control in some People who have Shingles...
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