Question 1

36 year old f very healthy developed a rash on back . hurts and was itchy. looks like shingles. help is it to late for anti viral meds and duration ?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Is the rash only on one side of the body? If yes, it is likely to be shingles. If it is present on both sides of the midline then it is not shingles. It would be useful to see your doctor, especially if it is shingles so the preventive steps may be taken to prevent persistent pain.

Question 2

how long does shingles vaccone last?

Accepted Answer

As far as we know: It has been shown to reduce the incidence of herpes zoster (known as shingles) by 51.3%. As far as we know at this time it is a one time vaccine.

Question 3

how long does the shingles last on side?

Accepted Answer

See below: Herpes zoster usually clears up in 2 to 3 weeks and rarely returns. If the virus affects the nerves that control movement (the motor nerves), you may have temporary or permanent weakness or paralysis.

Sometimes, the pain in the area where the shingles occurred may last from months to years. This pain is called postherpetic neuralgia.

Question 4

how long doside effects of shingles shot last?

Accepted Answer

Short time: Zostavax is a shingles vaccine approved by the fda. The vaccine can cause side effects, but they're generally mild and don't last long.

Question 5

i wish to know how long does shingles last for?

Accepted Answer

7-10 days: For the rash to run its course.  Longer, if post herpetic neuralgia persists.  Phn can last months, sometimes years.

Question 6

how long do the symptoms of shingles last for you?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks: The rash that occurs with shingles usually lasts about 7-10 days before all the lesions dry up and begin to fall off.  Lifelong scarring occasionally results.  The pain associated with the rash usually lasts about 2 weeks but can persist for much longer (sometimes lifelong) in 10-15% of patients.

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

what are the symptoms of shingles? how long does it last?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pain, burning, itching, red rash, small blisters.

Question 10

don?t understand cause of shingles how long does it last?

Accepted Answer

Virus reactivation: After having had chickenpox, the virus can lie dormant in the nerve ganglion only to reactivate years to decades later. Most people who get it, only get it once. There is a vaccine to decrease the risk of getting the reactivation or its complications by boosting the immunity to the virus.

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