Shingles, caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, often begins with tingling, itching, or burning pain days before a rash appears. Dr. Lacy Anderson says treatments and nerve pain medications, such as gabapentin or pregabalin and lidocaine patches, can help reduce discomfort and speed recovery.
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