SHINGLES NERVE PAIN

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I came down with the shingles on March 16, 2019. The rash has cleared but I am left the with this nerve pain for which I am taking Gabapentin capsules 3 times a day. I was hospitalized when I came down with the shingles and was given several tests to include my liver, gallbladder, etc. Well it turns out that my liver is cirrhosis due to a fatty liver and there is "sludge" in my gallbladder.

I have in the past taken milkthistle for my liver and it has healed it, but since I am on these Gabapentin capsules I do not know if it is okay to take milkthistle capsules while on Gabapentin. I don't have insurance so I don't have a doctor for guidance. Is there anyone on this forum that might be able to give some insight/guidance regarding this issue? I want to get off Gabapentin and get on milkthistle not only for my liver but that it might also cover this type of nerve pain.

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    hi i take milk thistle with gabepentin i dont know if its ok but i havent had any effects ,milk thistle is the best for fatty liver it really helps

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    I can't find anything on taking milk thistle and gabapentin. However, I would try to get insurance so you can get proper medical

    guidance on this. I have nerve pain from injuries but i didn't find milk thistle made any difference. The only thing that really works for me is heat.

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