Sandra asks…
Vicodin Vs Tylenol Extra Strength (Shingles Pain Treatment)?
I just ran out of Vicodin 5/500 and all I have is Tylenol x-tra strength.. how do I substitute?
admin answers:
Tylenol and Vicodin are 2 different medications. Vicodin has tylenol in it but it also has hydrocodone. So, there is no way to substitute. It is the hydrocodone that gives vicodin superior efficacy over tylenol. You don’t want to take too much tylenol in an attempt to match the potency (power) of vicodin because a major side effect is liver damage. Tylenol toxicity can lead to one needing a liver transplant. In short, there is no way to substitute tylenol for vicodin in hopes of getting the same desired pain relief effect.
Michael asks…
What is the best treatment for nerve pain after shingles?
admin answers:
Try a cool damp cloth. Not too cold though.
Nancy asks…
I am 50 years old suffing shingles pain my right back and front.Suggest proven treatment in India/UAE?
I am clinically 100% sure it is post pain of marks left on my skin after shingles attack April 2005.I am tired of tratment had so far and unbearable pain.I was treated in India, now I am in UAE. If some one can help me advising proven treatment god will bless him.I am now affraid of physicians as waisted enough money and could not get rid of this virus.Thanks in advance for them who will help me in this regard.
admin answers:
You are suffering from what is called “Post herpetic neuralgia”.. The nerve along which the infection first appeared causes radiating pain.It disappears spontaneously over a period of time without any treatment. Normal analgesics like Paracetamol or Brufen are enough. A mild sedation like Alprozalom 5mg one hour before bed is good.
Homoeopaths claim they cure it faster with Argentum nitricum 30X liquid two drops twice a day for one week
Betty asks…
what is the proper treatment for the chronic pain that occurs after a bout of shingles rashes?
I had painful rashes on my back and abdomen which eventually subsided leaving scars but chronic pain still persists. I am having
severe back and abdominal pain for the past one week. How long will it last and what is the best treatment?
admin answers:
My dr prescribed Valtrex, which decreases the length of time that you have the symptoms, and helps prevent future problems. Best wishes, I’m going thru the same thing.
Laura asks…
I would like to know if acupunture treatment works for shingles. As a pain releif?
admin answers:
Acupuncture is very effective for pain relief if used properly. This means getting diagnosed and treated by a qualified, trained and licensed practitioner.
There is much literature about the role of acupuncture in the treatment of shingles induced pain and these are mixed in results. Personally, I’ve only had one patient with shingles who consulted for pain relief (and that was in China). I saw some progression but it was agonizingly slow. So I guess what I’m saying is for shingles it may not be as effective as other kinds of pain. (works pretty fast for muscle pain though)
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