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Suffer From Chronic Stress, Celiac Disease And Thyroid Problems. Rashes Similar To Shingles. Severe Itching
I am a 48 year old female with chronic stress, celiac disease, thyroid issues for 10 years, & major depressive disorder. I had a severe shingles outbreak when I was 24. Then it was only on my left hip, front and back. two nights ago I started getting a similar rash around my waist line in a belt like pattern, but it is on both sides of my body and a few spots on my right inner thigh. last night and today the itching became severe. I take Gabba Patton 3 times a day for nerve pain in the old singles area
Tue, 14 May 2013
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From your description, it is possible that the rash is a recurrence of shingles. Shingles occurs in persons with a previous history of chicken pox.It usually results in a painful rash in a particular area of the skin associated with a specific nerve.
The gabapentin will help with any associated pain. You may want to consider asking your doctor for pain medication which may help with this acute episode.
I hope this helps
From your description, it is possible that the rash is a recurrence of shingles. Shingles occurs in persons with a previous history of chicken pox.It usually results in a painful rash in a particular area of the skin associated with a specific nerve.
The gabapentin will help with any associated pain. You may want to consider asking your doctor for pain medication which may help with this acute episode.
I hope this helps
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