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What Causes Itching And Body Pain 3 Weeks After Chickenpox?

Good day, i had chicken pox about three weeks ago and in one week, it was clear for me to start my duty at my place of work as directed by my doctor. but this week am surprise that i have itching, headache and body pain. does it mean i have chicken pox again, or is it shingle?
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

No, it can't be chicken pox. It can be shingles.

Chickenpox never recurrs in a week period.

I think it is some different thing that is causing itching.

Shingles occurs with blister and burning pain as it is absent in your case it is not shingles also.

You cab take the visit to the dermatologist as skin disease can't be diagnosed by description only.

You can take the cetrizine for itching and paracetamol for fever. Please take the above medication under your doctors guidance.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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What Causes Itching And Body Pain 3 Weeks After Chickenpox?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. No, it can t be chicken pox. It can be shingles. Chickenpox never recurrs in a week period. I think it is some different thing that is causing itching. Shingles occurs with blister and burning pain as it is absent in your case it is not shingles also. You cab take the visit to the dermatologist as skin disease can t be diagnosed by description only. You can take the cetrizine for itching and paracetamol for fever. Please take the above medication under your doctors guidance. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.