Why is my 75-year-old grandmother still experiencing severe shingles pain in her left shoulder and hand despite seeing two different doctors and taking Valclovir 500 mg, Maxnuron, Ultraset, Tryptomer, and Maxgalin, and what are the next steps we can take for pain relief? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Why is my 75-year-old grandmother still experiencing severe shingles pain in her left shoulder and hand despite seeing two different doctors and taking Valclovir 500 mg, Maxnuron, Ultraset, Tryptomer, and Maxgalin, and what are the next steps we can take for pain relief?

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Why is my 75-year-old grandmother still experiencing severe shingles pain in her left shoulder and hand despite seeing two different doctors and taking Valclovir 500 mg, Maxnuron, Ultraset, Tryptomer, and Maxgalin, and what are the next steps we can take for pain relief?

Asked by Female, 74 · 23 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

23 days ago

It is very common for shingles to leave behind persistent, severe nerve pain known as postherpetic neuralgia. Her current regimen?including valacyclovir, Maxgalin (pregabalin), Tryptomer (amitriptyline), and Ultraset (tramadol/paracetamol)?contains appropriate nerve pain medications, but finding the right dosages can take time. Because she is still struggling, the best next step is to consult a pain management specialist. They can safely adjust her medications or suggest targeted options like topical lidocaine patches or localized nerve blocks to help her find relief.

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Why is my 75-year-old grandmother still experiencing severe shingles pain in her left shoulder and hand despite seeing two different doctors and taking Valclovir 500 mg, Maxnuron, Ultraset, Tryptomer, and Maxgalin, and what are the next steps we can take for pain relief?

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