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What Are The Symptoms Of Shingles?
I went to the Dr. yesterday and was told I have shingles. They started Thurs and looked like insect bites. The next day there were even more and itched really bad. Finally on Sunday I went to a Doc in the Box and she said I had very early shingles. They are on my right side of my back and a smaller patch on my left hip. I am taking Valacyclovir 3 times a day. They itch really bad but no pain. No blisters, just red bumps in clusters. Do you think this is shingles? Ice packs help with the itching and I have put a cream on them that helps some.
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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...sincerely i want to tell u that what ur doctor said is true......shingles symptoms matches your words and cofirmed by clinical examination ...it is just reactivation of varicella zoster virus.....
in the past u were infected with varicella zoster and now when u r stressed reactivation occur ..it appear as shingles in certain area of the body ..
no worry about it just reassurance.... we prefer to administer the vaccine as ur antibodies decreased with time .. you should discuss with your doctor about vaccination as the vaccine is good for u ...take care of your health
wish you healthy life
...sincerely i want to tell u that what ur doctor said is true......shingles symptoms matches your words and cofirmed by clinical examination ...it is just reactivation of varicella zoster virus.....
in the past u were infected with varicella zoster and now when u r stressed reactivation occur ..it appear as shingles in certain area of the body ..
no worry about it just reassurance.... we prefer to administer the vaccine as ur antibodies decreased with time .. you should discuss with your doctor about vaccination as the vaccine is good for u ...take care of your health
wish you healthy life
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Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
Symptoms of shingles include:
-Pain or bruised feeling usually on one side of your face or body often along with a fever, chills, headache or upset stomach.
-Tingling, itching or prickling skin, and an inflamed, red skin rash several days later.
-A group or long strip of small, fluid-filled blisters.
-Deep burning, searing, aching or stabbing pain, which may occur once in a while or last a long time.
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Symptoms of shingles include:
-Pain or bruised feeling usually on one side of your face or body often along with a fever, chills, headache or upset stomach.
-Tingling, itching or prickling skin, and an inflamed, red skin rash several days later.
-A group or long strip of small, fluid-filled blisters.
-Deep burning, searing, aching or stabbing pain, which may occur once in a while or last a long time.
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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