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Shingles Outbreak After MM?

10 days post MM and I got a small shingles outbreak on my flank area about an inch and a bit away from my scar. I have gotten them in the past, mainly while pregnant with each of my kids. Has anyone experienced this before? Why does this happen? Can I take the medication for it while taking the muscle relaxers? Is there something topical?

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Dr. C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS
Dr. C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS
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Answered on Jul 2, 2012
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