Thread: Diffuse Peripheral Neuropathy and Fasiculations After Shingles
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Old 01-09-2020, 08:19 PM
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Hi Johnee

Welcome to NeuroTalk .

Shingles is caused by the virus (VZV) which causes chickenpox. VZV can remain dormant in the body after having caused chickenpox but (for reasons which are not well-understood) can get reactivated.

Treatments include getting vaccinated against VZV, pain relief and antiviral medication such as aciclovir or valaciclovir.

Best wishes.
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