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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

AllyCat

(18,788 posts)

4. Oh no. I'm so sorry.

Reply to murielm99 (Original post)

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 06:50 AM

Wednesday

I’ve tangled with this foe twice.

If you are open to suggestions, Valtrex to slow the virus and gabapentin for the nerve pain. Rest. Keep lesions covered as they can cause chickenpox in those not vaccinated or otherwise vulnerable. They can scar. I used Mederma since they were on my face.

If the pain becomes chronic, I have other suggestions. But for now, wait it out. REST….

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I have shingles. [View all] murielm99 Wednesday OP

I'm so sorry, hope you heal quickly 🙂 questionseverything Wednesday #1

Sending a healing hug 🫂 your way. mwmisses4289 Wednesday #2

My heart goes out to you, I remember that pain. It truly is awful. Heal soon. SheilaAnn Wednesday #3

Oh no. I'm so sorry. AllyCat Wednesday #4

Muriel, I found this soothing with my marybourg Wednesday #5

Shingles really, really suck. I got lucky... Earthrise Wednesday #6

Ask your doctor if Gabapentin would be a good option for the pain. It probably would work mucifer Wednesday #7

I have been unable to tolerate gabapentin, unfortunately. Silver Gaia Wednesday #9

That sucks. Yeah, there are other ones that can work. I know Amitryptaline is one. Best wishes to you! mucifer Wednesday #12

I am so sorry. Silver Gaia Wednesday #8

Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions. murielm99 Wednesday #10

I'm so sorry to hear this. Hope you're better soon. My mom highplainsdem Wednesday #11

I'm so sorry, Muriel. You have gone through brer cat Wednesday #13

I am sorry to hear this. LoisB Wednesday #14

This post should serve as a PSA to get your Shingrex vaccine Danascot Wednesday #15

I had those several years ago. murielm99 Wednesday #16