I had shingles a few years ago. Thought it was back pain - the doctor even sent me for x-rays and was ready to send me for an MRI, but the rash broke out. I had the pain for about a month before the sores came out. Besides putting me on Valtrex immediately for the virus (it is a herpatic virus) he prescribed Cymbalta for the nerve pain. Seems that they have found it is not only for depression. It really worked but some strange side effects. I was worried that I would be depressed after stopping the Cymbalta, but all is well. The whole experience was not fun and knocked me for a loop for a good 6 months. I was told the vaccine could be given a year after no symptoms.
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