Shingles (cont.)
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- Shingles Overview
- Shingles Causes
- Shingles Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Shingles Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- References
- Authors and Editors
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- Viewer Comments: Shingles - Effective Treatments
Next Steps
Follow-up
After you leave the doctor's office, make sure you take all the medicine you have been prescribed and follow the directions given. If you notice new symptoms or if you cannot control the pain or itching, contact your doctor immediately.
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