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Herpes zoster
Respected Doctors,
I have been diagnosed with herpes zoster virus(affected mainly upper portion of right hand,right chest and upper right portion of back ) 6 days ago and been prescribed aciclovir 800 mg thrice daily for 10 days and aciclovir cream ,I have been continuing with these medications and the rashes are drying up but there is much body ache specially at the upper back from today.
Kindly suggest ..
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It's post herpetic neuralgia.. specific medicine required... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos
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It can be treated. Please consult online for a detailed prescription
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