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shelli · 04-11-2007, 01:14 AM

I'm brand new at this but hope this will be helpful. I have now had Shingles
5 times. Mostly get in same nerve track down leg, but also got it about
2 inches away from initial breast biopsy site a few days later. Got it again
during chemo. Usually take Valtrex immediately when 1st. signs appear and
it decreases the severity and length of time of outbreak. I have post herpetic
neuralgia. A newer med. similar to neurontin is Lyrica specifically for the pain from shingles. You may want to try it if the pain continues. It is prescription only and fairly expensive. I have not tried it yet but Iv'e heard
its often helpful. I usually just grin & bear the associated pain because I hate
taking more meds. I also have a very screwed up immune system with many autoimmune diseases prior to my cancer.

THE "SHINGLES QUEEN"

04-11-2007, 01:14 AM	#17
shelli Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Vegas Formerly of Chicago Posts: 13	Shingles I'm brand new at this but hope this will be helpful. I have now had Shingles 5 times. Mostly get in same nerve track down leg, but also got it about 2 inches away from initial breast biopsy site a few days later. Got it again during chemo. Usually take Valtrex immediately when 1st. signs appear and it decreases the severity and length of time of outbreak. I have post herpetic neuralgia. A newer med. similar to neurontin is Lyrica specifically for the pain from shingles. You may want to try it if the pain continues. It is prescription only and fairly expensive. I have not tried it yet but Iv'e heard its often helpful. I usually just grin & bear the associated pain because I hate taking more meds. I also have a very screwed up immune system with many autoimmune diseases prior to my cancer. THE "SHINGLES QUEEN"