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Shingles over the counter pain relief.
But there are things you can do to help your skin heal.
Pain medicine either over the counter or a prescription from your doctor may help relieve the pain caused by shingles.
Antibacterial agents can be given to treat bacterial infections of the shingles rash if this occurs.
If your shingles pain lasts eight to 12 weeks after the rash goes away you re part of an unfortunate minority says pain researcher andrew s c.
These may also help you stave off postherpetic neuralgia.
Wet compresses calamine lotion and colloidal oatmeal baths a lukewarm bath mixed with ground up oatmeal may help relieve itching.
Over the counter pain medications such as acetaminophen tylenol or non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs nsaids such as ibuprofen motrin advil can be effective in relieving mild pain.
Lifestyle and home remedies.
Learn tips you can use at home to calm your itching soothe your pain and ease your mind.
Shingles causes a painful rash that can be accompanied by fever fatigue and sensitivity to light.
Taking a cool bath or using cool wet compresses on your blisters may help relieve the itching and pain.
And if possible try to reduce the amount of stress in your life.
Shingles causes inflammation and pain.
Your doctor can suggest over the counter medicines to relieve milder discomfort.
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Keep the affected area clean dry and exposed to air as much as possible.
You can t make shingles go away but you can give yourself some relief.