Question 1

how long does it take for shingles scabs to completely heal and fall ok.

Accepted Answer

2-4 weeks: From the beginning of the rash to when the scabs fall off usually is around 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

does nerve pain from shingles usually take longer than a week to go away? my condition seems to be improving but random nerve pain is still at a 8.5/9

Accepted Answer

Can take longer: You may wish to consult to a pain specialist, since interruption of the pain cycle may help the healing process move along better.

Question 3

just had shingles shot. never had shingles. how long does it take to have its maximum positive effect in the body-immediate response, weeks or months?

Accepted Answer

Probably a few weeks: The shingles shot which is 50 percent effective, will probably be somewhat effective within the next few weeks. If you do end up getting shingles after the shot it will usually be a mild case. No one knows how long the shingles shot is effective for.

Question 4

will the shingles outbreak go away on its own? and if so, how long does it take

Accepted Answer

Yes: Usually it will go away on its own - 10 days is average.

Question 5

how long does it take for the full shingles blisters to appear?

Accepted Answer

Herpes zoster: Usually within 24-48 hours from onset of symptoms.

Question 6

how long will it take for me to recover from shingles?

Accepted Answer

It varies: There is not one right answer. With treatment one can take up to six weeks to get better.

Question 7

should i take aciclover and valacoclovir together for shingles?

Accepted Answer

: No.  Drugs are VERY similar - valcyclovir is better absorbed than acyclovir and therefore is more often prescribed.

In general, either drug is only effective if given within the first 2-3 days of onset. After that, is not all that helpful (even though it is often given). Make sure you get the zoster vaccine (Shingrix) after the rash has resolved.

Question 8

should i take humira (adalimumab) if i have shingles?

Accepted Answer

No: This medication must be discontinued until the shingles have totally resolved.

Question 9

i had shingles then right after i had rhabdo. i dont feel like myself anymore . is there something i can take to get back to how i was? is this normal ? if you were me what would you do or take to feel better ?

Accepted Answer

Valid quest: You are asking a very pertinent series of questions, and this involves complex but doable approaches to full recovery.  Since many issues come into play, it will be far more feasible to address this via a virtual consult on the paid portion of this website.

Question 10

i have shingles nd its about 4 months. i have a disk problems to and it hearts really bad. i want to know about shingles nd i want to know how much does it take to recover. i will be really thanked if u give me some information about it and what to do

Accepted Answer

You : You will want to see someone in internal medicine or infectious diseases for a more complete evaluation and discussion about shingles.  Unfortunately, it can have a prolonged course.  The herpes zoster virus lives in the nerve cell bodies and can re-emerge at any time, usually years after the initial infection and in response to some form of stress.  The symptoms include nerve pain and a rash in the area of the nerve.  The rash does not cross midline since it strictly follows the nerve distribution.  The pattern of rash is called "dermatomal" in reference to the area of skin supplied by the segment of the spinal cord that contains the nerve.

Singles has been known to last for months to over a year.  Anti-virals can be helpful and you should discuss the pros and cons with your physician.

In contrast, a disk problem can produce back pain, usually somewhat centralized, buttock pain, and numbness, pain, and tingling along the nerve pathway.  The most typical pattern is called sciatica and involves symptoms down the back of thigh to the bottom of the foot.  It is worse with sitting.  There would not be an associated rash.  The symptoms follow the course of the peripheral nerve involved, rather than the dermatomal (spinal nerve) distribution of shingles.  There can be weakness and bowel or bladder issues, in which case you need to get treatment quickly.

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How long does it take to heal from shingles

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How long does it take for shingles scabs to completely heal and fall ok.

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Does nerve pain from shingles usually take longer than a week to go away? my condition seems to be improving but random nerve pain is still at a 8.5/9

A member asked:

Just had shingles shot. never had shingles. how long does it take to have its maximum positive effect in the body-immediate response, weeks or months?

A member asked:

Will the shingles outbreak go away on its own? and if so, how long does it take

A member asked:

How long does it take for the full shingles blisters to appear?

A member asked:

How long will it take for me to recover from shingles?

A member asked:

Should i take aciclover and valacoclovir together for shingles?

A member asked:

Should i take humira (adalimumab) if i have shingles?

A member asked:

I had shingles then right after i had rhabdo. i dont feel like myself anymore . is there something i can take to get back to how i was? is this normal ? if you were me what would you do or take to feel better ?

A member asked:

I have shingles nd its about 4 months. i have a disk problems to and it hearts really bad. i want to know about shingles nd i want to know how much does it take to recover. i will be really thanked if u give me some information about it and what to do

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