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2. They might be able to give you some anti-virals that might prevent the potential post nerve pain

Tue Jan 14, 2014, 11:12 PM

Jan 2014

Hopefully, you have a good doctor. If not get a second opinion

Good luck

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I just came back from the Doctors... [View all] Auntie Bush Jan 2014 OP

Good luck, Auntie Bush! NYC_SKP Jan 2014 #1

Eeek! Hate that for you. Lasher Jan 2014 #3

I would take it and hope you are in the good 50%. DURHAM D Jan 2014 #11

I think it's true. Lasher Jan 2014 #21

My heartfelt sympathies and I know how awful it it. Cleita Jan 2014 #4

So sorry, Auntie.. I have two close Cha Jan 2014 #5

Dang, Auntie Bush! Lars39 Jan 2014 #7

Ooohhh, That sounds painful. Beacool Jan 2014 #8

Anti-virals. Immediately. Ms. Toad Jan 2014 #10

I take lysine supplements to keep my herpes simplex I (cold sores) kestrel91316 Jan 2014 #12

Ow! madamesilverspurs Jan 2014 #13

I just wrote a post about Gabapentin below. My riversedge Jan 2014 #20

Valtrex! Yo_Mama Jan 2014 #14

shingles is a nerve disease WhiteTara Jan 2014 #15

I'm so sorry. ananda Jan 2014 #16

Gabapentin is very effective for nerve riversedge Jan 2014 #19

Thanks everyone for your useful suggestions and help. Auntie Bush Jan 2014 #24