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Question: can I get shingles on my arm? I had a neurology test for carpal tunnel syndrome 2 weeks ago and woke up Saturday with my right arm aching which increased to a pulsing ache from my neck to my wrist. Today I have a few small blisters in a line from the antecubital up the upper arm.
Brief Answer:
Yes, shingles can appear on your arm too.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Yes, you can get shingles in your arm, as you can get it in every nerve of your body.
How you are describing it, it seems like shingles. If you want you can upload also a photo so I can have a look and confirm it.
Anyway, the best thing to do, is to go as soon as possible to a local doctor so they can prescribe the oral treatment which needs to be taken withing 72 hours that the symptoms start, as sooner as possible, otherwise they will not be of help.
In your age, it is recommended to take the oral treatment, because shingles may give many complications after.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Yes, shingles can appear on your arm too.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Yes, you can get shingles in your arm, as you can get it in every nerve of your body.
How you are describing it, it seems like shingles. If you want you can upload also a photo so I can have a look and confirm it.
Anyway, the best thing to do, is to go as soon as possible to a local doctor so they can prescribe the oral treatment which needs to be taken withing 72 hours that the symptoms start, as sooner as possible, otherwise they will not be of help.
In your age, it is recommended to take the oral treatment, because shingles may give many complications after.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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