Shingles Pain

Shingles pain is a serious issue that can alter the path of your life. Some people believe that you can tough through anything, but the truth is that pain degrades the quality of your life and takes its toll in a hundred ways, large and small. When you are dealing with shingles pain, you must take action to mitigate it and to make sure that it is being treated in a way that allows you to thrive.

Proper Diagnosis

The only person who can actually make an official diagnosis is a doctor. Shingles has a few specific symptoms that are quite obvious, but it shares these symptoms with a number of other disorders, some more serious and some more mild. If you have not yet gotten a diagnosis, you should get one immediately. All of the treatment in the world won’t fix the issue if its the wrong treatment.

Shingles is a viral condition, and because of that, your doctor might give you medication to prevent outbreaks. However, those medications may not necessarily prevent pain.

Medications for Treating Shingles

Shingles is a viral condition, and because of that, your doctor might give you medication to prevent outbreaks. However, those medications may not necessarily prevent pain. Doctors commonly prescribe a few different medications to deal with shingle pain. For example, anti-convulsants like gabapentin may be prescribed, as can numbing medications like Lidocane. It is typically up to the doctor’s discretion and your own life situation what you are prescribed.

Routine Visits

Remember that pain is never normal. If you suffer from increasing shingles pain even after you have recieved medication and treatment, there is something seriously wrong. Be mindful of your health and your needs, and be willing to return to the doctor if the treatments that you are being offered do not work. Everyone is different, and you may not find the right solution right away.

Psychological Aid

Pain affects the mind as well as the body, and enduring pain due to shingles on a regular basis can cause you to feel very depressed or anxious. You may be worried about what having shingles will do to your love life or your professional life, or the pain may be causing depression and other issues. Talking with a therapist who is familiar with chronic pain and what it can do is an essential part of treatment. The caring staff at Dr. Simpson’s pain management clinic understands that what happens to your body affects your mind in a big way, and part of treating pain from shingles is to get a good psychological grasp on it.

Take a moment to think of your issues with shingles and to consider where you need to go from here. You should start by calling Simpson Clinic, LLC.