Dr. Anne Oaklander answers the question: 'Best Way To Treat Shingles Pain?' — -- Question: What Is The Best Way To Treat Pain Associated With Shingles? Answer: Shingles is generally a painful ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on shingles. I am 66 years old and in fairly good health. I had both Shingrix shots about five years ago. I take hydroxyurea for polycythemia vera (PV).

Superdrug Online Doctor has reported a 50% seasonal spike in shingles consultations as the colder weather sets in, with more people seeking help for sudden painful rashes and nerve pain over recent ...

Dear Reader: Shingles, also known as herpes zoster or just zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once you have had chickenpox, the ...

While many people know shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash, which anyone who’s had chickenpox can get, it can also cause long-term conditions that should not be underestimated.

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • Two months ago, I broke out in a shingles rash. I had some pain, but not a whole lot. After the rash left, the ...