Suggest treatment to get rid of shingles infection
Patient: I am 52 years and was diagnosed on Tuesday with Shingles. After receiving multiple prescriptions, I asked about getting the vaccine to prevent another bout of this. My inquiry was met with, You are not sixty years old so no use in discussing it . If this would or will help me why not? This is the worst pain I have ever felt, doesn t go away, just constant severe pain. Thank You, Doctor: Dear Sir/Ma'am, Hi & Welcome.I appreciate your concern for the treatment of Shingles infection and the pain following the infection.Though most people experience only one episode of shingles during their lifetime. To prevent the recurrent episodes of shingles, individuals can receive the zoster vaccine (Zostavax) however this vaccine is not effective in relieving the severe pain following the infection.For the severe and sharp pain that occurs following the infection "post herpetic neuralgia" medicines like Gabapentine or Pregablin are effective.Hope to have answered your query.A feed back is appreciated.