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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Shingles

Have had recurring shingles for 30 years affecting my sciatic on left side. Break outs are confined to the area at the top of the buttock periodically traveling in an arch across left buttock to the bottom of the left buttock. Recently I have had breakouts on the right side as well. 1 week ago I was putting lotion on my right leg when I felt like I had been electrocuted. I discovered a knot, about the size of a grape just above the ankle. Now there s also, on the back of my lower legs, a feeling of electricity if I even barely touch the area. There is a hardened rope feel on the back of legs. Also having the same feeling running from my neck down to my arms. Not going to lie, I m really freaking out.
Mon, 4 May 2015
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shingles can be very painful. Vaccines can help reduce the risk of shingles, while early treatment can help shorten a shingles infection and lessen the chance of complications.
You also have problem with sciatic nerve due to the infection so I suggest to take proper treatment with your doctor advice on medication and also take physiotherapy treatment for further relief.

You can also use cold pack in painful area and the nodules at your ankle level. But if this nodules are increasing in size and no then I suggest to visit a dermatologist doctor for further check up and examination. And do the needed treatment. Here you may need to go for surgical excision and management along with biopsy if it is not getting all right.

I have given here generalise guideline and I am sure this will be helpful for patient. But in emergency I suggest to visit a doctor if needed and do the needful.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Shingles

shingles can be very painful. Vaccines can help reduce the risk of shingles, while early treatment can help shorten a shingles infection and lessen the chance of complications. You also have problem with sciatic nerve due to the infection so I suggest to take proper treatment with your doctor advice on medication and also take physiotherapy treatment for further relief. You can also use cold pack in painful area and the nodules at your ankle level. But if this nodules are increasing in size and no then I suggest to visit a dermatologist doctor for further check up and examination. And do the needed treatment. Here you may need to go for surgical excision and management along with biopsy if it is not getting all right. I have given here generalise guideline and I am sure this will be helpful for patient. But in emergency I suggest to visit a doctor if needed and do the needful. Take care.