We usually think of chickenpox as something that only affects children. And while the virus is indeed most common amongst ...

It began with a burning pain in her right eye. At first, Elisabeth Cohen thought she’d gotten something in it. But the next ...

A simple, extended course of antiviral medication may significantly reduce the risk of eye damage and chronic pain associated with shingles.

who are at the greatest risk for debilitating chronic pain after shingles. "Our results support changes in clinical practice, with suppressive valacyclovir recommended to reduce new, worsening ...

If you've fallen or had a recent blow to your rib area, that could be to blame. "Overuse or injury to the muscles in the ...

After you've had chickenpox, the virus can lie dormant in your body and come back later in life ... In severe shingles cases, prescription pain medications, numbing agents or corticosteroids ...

Common shingles vaccine (Shingrix) side effects include mild pain and redness at the injection site. Some people have fatigue, headache, and fever after getting the shingles shot. The side effects of ...

Reducing the use of such medications (e.g., pregabalin and gabapentin) was a goal of the work because they have limited effectiveness and often cause sleepiness and dizziness, a poor fit for older ...

The high-strength Velcro straps provide dual compression and stability, which helps alleviate lower back pain. One thing to keep in mind is that the brace may stretch out a bit after constant use ...

Shingles inflames the nerves, and even now, more than three years later, the intense pain ... after his shingles diagnosis — Lowe thought his facial paralysis had subsided enough to go back ...