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4. Rely on pain relievers as needed. Again, taking antiviral meds as soon as possible is the best way to minimize shingles-related nerve pain.

Then the activity of these nerve cells swiftly drops so they “aren’t able to fire and create a sensation of pain,” resulting in several hours of relief, Dr. Miller explains.