 [ Symptoms ] how can i treat my shingles at home as i cannot afford to go to the doctor [ Disease ] since i do not know the location or details of your shingles or your immune state i can only offer some general suggestions if you are treating this at home shingles is painful so assuming you can take ibuprofen this would be advisable this medication is anti inflammatory and will reduce your pain hopefully there is an over the counter cream made with capsaicin an extra of hot peppers believe it or not that can also help there are a few different brands so a pharmacist can help you pick an appropriate one