Any non-prescription remedies for shingles pain (without breakout)?!
Question: My friend has just been diagnosed with shingles - although he doesn't have any of the sores that are typically associated with it, his went straight to the pain that follows the path of the nerves AFTER the breakout. He is in agony - none of the prescription medications are providing relief. Does anyone have any ideas?
Answers: My friend has just been diagnosed with shingles - although he doesn't have any of the sores that are typically associated with it, his went straight to the pain that follows the path of the nerves AFTER the breakout. He is in agony - none of the prescription medications are providing relief. Does anyone have any ideas?
Hi, I have the greatest sympathy being a sufferer myself. These are the things that help me...
Ice - leaving it on until the area is completely numb
Glucosamine Rapid cream (the one with Capsaicin in its ingredients as that's what gives the relief)
Mentholatum Ice Gel - keep in fridge
TENS machine - a new discovery for me and one that seems to work
All are drug-free and better than any prescription - Neurontin helped the pain a bit, but only because it completely knocked me out! Good luck to your friend and try to stay stress free :)