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Suggest Treatment For Shingles In Left-sided Breast Area

I have had shingles several years ago (left side breast area) and also the shingles shot about 6 years ago;; also in my youth chicken pox. Yesterday, had chills and after a hot bath saw I had, on left side, deep pink on breast and slightly at waist going toward back ended about 2 . No tenderness or rash. I am 77 and visiting from HI with return the end of March. Have family in CA where I am. My question is, should I try to find a doctor in my area asap?
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Hi.. welcome to HCM.
If you have any burning sensation it could be shingles.
you can take antivirals like acyclovir..
you can wait to see the doctor..
If you hack severe pain or rash with fluid filled vesicles do consult the doctor..
take care. .
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Suggest Treatment For Shingles In Left-sided Breast Area

Hi.. welcome to HCM. If you have any burning sensation it could be shingles. you can take antivirals like acyclovir.. you can wait to see the doctor.. If you hack severe pain or rash with fluid filled vesicles do consult the doctor.. take care. .