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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Basic LA

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1. Had exactly the same problem.

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sun Apr 25, 2021, 04:42 PM

Apr 2021

When I asked a doctor, he immediately suspected I was having a stroke. When he was satisfied I wasn't, he finally explained that the nerve discomfort from shingles can last without full blown shingles recurring. I've since then had shingles shots, & never felt that again.

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Neuropathy [View all] alfredo Apr 2021 OP

Had exactly the same problem. Basic LA Apr 2021 #1

Yes, it can happen later, especially after radiation Warpy Apr 2021 #2

I've been applying oils to it and that helps. alfredo Apr 2021 #3

calamine lotion? Maxheader May 2021 #4

I used that during my last Shingles attack. alfredo May 2021 #5