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What Causes Cold, Pain In The Back Of The Head And Earache?

Posted on Wed, 24 Aug 2016

Question: I have had what I thought was a cold since last Saturday....however, I have pain in the back of my head like neuralgia and an earache on the left side and down into jaw area.....Finally went to my doctor and she thinks I am coming down with Shingles.....gave me medication for the pain as it was waking me up in early morning hours....Do you think I have Lyme Disease as we have deer around are yard or could it be Shingles?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely shingles

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
According to your complaints it seems to be shingles.
Have you developed a rash consisting of fluid filled blisters in the affected painful areas as shingles is usually associated with appearance of blisters.
If associated with rash then it is most likely shingles.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

No, I have not developed any rash or fluid filled blisters....Is there a chance of be still getting it?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
If no rash after 4 days of pain then their are less chances of getting rash

Detailed Answer:
Normally interval between the occurence of pain and rash is 2-4 days.
If you haven't got the rash even after 4 days of pain there are less chances of getting rash.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng