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terry05556
terry05556

Good morning everyone. I am a new member and have pain fron my shingles in my head since 2009. Some days are better than others. I have had a rough two weeks. 

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  • ramesh1936
    ramesh1936 terry05556

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    I have shingles on my right lip and tongue for five years.

    Itried many medications and I have burning pain.

    If any one has any good results from any medication

    or procedure I would like to hear.

    • terry05556
      terry05556 ramesh1936

      Posted

      I take Gabapentin which seems to minimize the pain so I can do things. What I found that works the best for short term is head massages.
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