HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Strep Throat And Shingles

I am 36 years old and last week i was told that i have strep throat and shingles within 3 days of each other. I did have a small rash on my neck that scabbed over in 3 days, and I also have been having horrible bouts of tingles that i suppose would make a doctor think I have shingles. But right now I have been experiencing the worse pain of neuropathy in my fingers and hands that has been going on for a least month. I have also been experiencing this in my toes and feet also, but it is the worse in my left hand. It wakes me up at night, the pain is so excruciating. I have had glucose and insulin resistance tests done, and I do not have diabetes. I did have Rheumatoid Factors test run, and they were normal, except that my autoimmune antibodies came back positive, and I had a SSA of 5.4..not sure what that means. I am scheduled to see a Rheumatoid specialist this week to see whats going on. I just know I keep having bouts of tingles, and numbness throughout my body and my hands are just giving me so much pain. I have headaches, insomnia, and I just cant take much more. Do you have any idea what could be going on?
Fri, 12 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
ENT Specialist 's  Response


Hi,

Welcome to HCM,

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.


post viral infection, residual symptoms like painful joints, numbness do occur for few days.

in case of acute stage with sevearity , steroids will help.


Prasentky you can take , good diet, simple paracetamol for pain, multivitamins for neuropathy.

It will take time to resolve, in case of viral infections.



all the best, take care.
I find this answer helpful

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Strep Throat And Shingles

Hi, Welcome to HCM, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. post viral infection, residual symptoms like painful joints, numbness do occur for few days. in case of acute stage with sevearity , steroids will help. Prasentky you can take , good diet, simple paracetamol for pain, multivitamins for neuropathy. It will take time to resolve, in case of viral infections. all the best, take care.