Question 1

had shingles as a teenager and think i may again. its under my bra strap along the left side of my rib cage. its painful, not itchy. hurts to breath?

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It can recur: Shingles is a re-activation of the chickenpox virus that hibernates in nerve nodes . These are located to the side/front of vertebrae. If the circulating immune factors wane they can travel down the nerve &amp; show up as pain/outbreak. You can take antivirals to reduce intensity of the outbreak . I would consult your doc for confirmation/treatment.

Question 2

how long do the symptoms of shingles last for in a teen?

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Varies: Shingles can have groups of lesions which occur for 1-7 days then progress to crusts and healing over the next 1-2 weeks.

Question 3

shingles for the past 3 days, how long will it last? and is there any complications could happen?

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: Was shingles professionally diagnosed? Being treated with an anti-herpes drug like valacyclovir and maybe a steroid like prednisone? If not, see or speak with your doctor. Even with maximum treatment, 3 days is too soon for improvement; it should be better in a week or so, up to 3-4 weeks for complete healing. Complications depend on location (e.g. eyes); sometimes prolonged pain after healing.

Question 4

i had never had hives before. they have lasted four days, and there is a possibility i have become pregnant. shingles?

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Hives: They have multiple causes, most of them are mysterious. It may be you had a slight viral infection, sometimes hormonal changes can also trigger them, but usually they are benign. Shingles leave a long last painful rash, it is different.

Question 5

recently diagnosed with ms had three day meth pred treatment last dose finished two days ago i feel ill think i now have shingles should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Consult your doctor to get an antiviral pill for the shingles asap. The drug is more effective when taken early in the course of the disease.

Question 6

two days ago i was vaccinated for flu, shingles, and tetanus.  tonight & last night i experienced mild fever & body aches, but only in the evening.

Accepted Answer

Immune system: Three vaccines at one time are a significant stimulus to the immune system. That's exactly what you want - to train the immune system to fend off any attack from these germs. A little bit of fever and body ache could be expected. If symptoms are not improving now, or God forbid worsening, you'll need to let the doc who gave the shots know that. You could take some Tylenol in the meantime.

Question 7

i got a shingles vaccination 2 days ago. intense itching and red rash started last night. ice helps lessen the itching. what else can i use?cortisone

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Allergic : It sounds like you are allergic to something in the vaccine. See a doctor or the ER of your local hospital.

Question 8

last week wednesday (10th of feb) i went snorkeling and came out with a rash along the right side of my torso. it was a little ichy. it slowly looked like it was going away but now (last 2 days) has got itchy and sore.  looks like shingles?

Accepted Answer

: Contact dermatitis is one possible cause. After seeing urgent care or your PCP, discuss topical antihistamine and steroid cream to control itching. Rule out infection and other causes. Watch for respiratory distress.

Question 9

why and how do teenagers get shingles?

Accepted Answer

Same as if not: Shingles occurs when a hibernating zoster virus (chickenpox) reactivates and travels down a nerve group, causing pain and a breakout. I have seen it in toddlers. We are not sure why it occurs.Since it commonly occurs in older folks, most speculate that a weak period in someones immunity allows it to activate.

Question 10

how like do shingles last?

Accepted Answer

2 up to 5 weeks, but: Unlucky ones get persistent or recurrent shingles. One's primary care doctor can evaluate to see if there is a weakness in his immune system, or just bad luck, older age, or other bodily stressors that allowed him to develop shingles. The doctor can give treatment, plus some advice on whether or not the patient should get the shingles vaccine to help prevent future shingles.

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Had shingles as a teenager and think i may again. its under my bra strap along the left side of my rib cage. its painful, not itchy. hurts to breath?

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How long do the symptoms of shingles last for in a teen?

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Shingles for the past 3 days, how long will it last? and is there any complications could happen?

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I had never had hives before. they have lasted four days, and there is a possibility i have become pregnant. shingles?

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Recently diagnosed with ms had three day meth pred treatment last dose finished two days ago i feel ill think i now have shingles should i be worried?

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Two days ago i was vaccinated for flu, shingles, and tetanus. tonight & last night i experienced mild fever & body aches, but only in the evening.

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I got a shingles vaccination 2 days ago. intense itching and red rash started last night. ice helps lessen the itching. what else can i use?cortisone

A member asked:

Last week wednesday (10th of feb) i went snorkeling and came out with a rash along the right side of my torso. it was a little ichy. it slowly looked like it was going away but now (last 2 days) has got itchy and sore. looks like shingles?

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