The Saturday Evening Post » shingles http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com Home of The Saturday Evening Post Thu, 23 May 2013 20:18:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 Shingles Solutions http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2010/06/02/health-and-family/medical-update/shingles-solutions.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shingles-solutions http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2010/06/02/health-and-family/medical-update/shingles-solutions.html#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:11:13 +0000 Cara Acklin, Pharm. D. http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/?p=23276 An attack of shingles (caused by the reactivated 
chickenpox virus, which usually stays dormant in 
people who had the disease) is typified by burning pain and sensitive skin, followed by a blistering rash that takes weeks to resolve. The antiviral drugs acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir may reduce symptoms 
if started within three days of getting [...]

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]]> An attack of shingles (caused by the reactivated 
chickenpox virus, which usually stays dormant in 
people who had the disease) is typified by burning pain and sensitive skin, followed by a blistering rash that takes weeks to resolve. The antiviral drugs acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir may reduce symptoms 
if started within three days of getting the rash. Pain 
relievers such as gabapentin (Neurontin), pregabalin (Lyrica), and a combination of acetaminophen and 
hydrocodone (Vicodin) may also be prescribed, 
especially when severe pain lingers after the rash clears. Qutenza, a new prescription patch for nerve pain, is applied by a doctor and delivers a synthetic form of capsaicin, the chemical found in chili peppers. To prevent shingles, the Zostavax vaccine is recommended for those over 60 who have had chickenpox. When an unvaccinated person develops shingles, the shot may be given after the rash heals to prevent a 
recurrence. If you suspect shingles, see a doctor.

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