- Manage
- Resources
Medication Injection For Shingles Pain
- Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus) - Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
Treatment for Shingles
The treatment goals for an acute attack of herpes zoster include:
- Reduce pain
- Reduce discomfort
- Hasten healing of blisters
- Prevent the disease from spreading
Over-the-counter (OTC) remedies are often effective in reducing the pain of an attack. Antiviral drugs (acyclovir and others), oral corticosteroids, or both are sometimes given to patients with severe symptoms, particularly if they are older and at risk for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).
Home Treatments for Shingles
Applied...
Read moreMore information on "Medication Injection For Shingles Pain"
From Our Experts
RA Brings an Increased Risk of Chickenpox and Shingles
A study published in the December issue of Arthritis Care and Research found that RA patient are nearly twice as likely to develop herpes... Read more »
Anxiety, Stress and Shingles
One news story that has not been outed yet in these trying financial times is the fact that Medicare recently assigned a new "payor"... Read more »
Postherpetic Neuralgia a Risk After Having Shingles
Anyone had chickenpox? If so, then you are at risk for postherpatic neuralgia, a common cause of chronic nerve pain. Follow this timeline.... Read more »
Beginner's Guide to MS: Subcutaneous Injections, 7 Tips for Reduced...
For subcutaneous (under the skin) self-injections, these tips should help eliminate some pain and lessen site reactions. 1. Room... Read more »
Pain at DHE injection site?
Full Question: I have recently started self-administering DHE injections. I have found that I have a fair amount of pain at the injection... Read more »
From Our Sources
Shingles
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Cyrus Badshah, MD PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia... Read more »
Treatment Options for Shingles
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Shingles
of shingles has three major objectives: Treatment of the acute viral infection Treatment of the acute pain Prevention of postherpetic neuralgia... Read more »
Prevention of Shingles by Vaccination
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Shingles
Childhood vaccination to prevent varicella was introduced in the United States in 1995, and other countries adopting this strategy include Australia,... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
VaccinationThere are two types of varicella vaccines:A chickenpox vaccine for vaccinating children, adolescents, and adultsA shingles vaccine for... Read more »
Oxycodone may ease shingles pain
A new study finds oxycodone, often known as OxyContin, successfully reduces the sometimes excruciating pain of shingles. Read more »
7 Tips to Reduce the Pain of Injections
Room temperature medication Drugs which must be kept in the refrigerator for storage are often much less painful upon injection when at room temperature. Remove one syringe from the refrigerator and, while still in the wrapper, hold it in your...
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
