Question 1

how to tell if this numbness is from cubital tunnel or shingles?

Accepted Answer

Not Shingles: Shingles typically does not cause numbness, it causes burning pain in a nerve dermatomal pattern.  This makes it easy to evaluate for cubital tunnel issue.  Consider an emg/ncs study to evaluate nerve issues by a specialist.

Question 2

i got shingles on both sides of my body from the waist down front and back. i am still dealing with numbness, tingling waist down a year later. help?

Accepted Answer

Sorry some meds help: It sounds like you have a condition called post-herpetic neuralgia - the nerves where the shingles hid are still sensitive.  It can continue to do so in some people up to 2 years from the incident.  There are several meds in the market for it - check with your doc - they are designed to decrease firing of these nerves.  They do eventually go back to normal.

Question 3

what can be done for numbness in feet with shingles?

Accepted Answer

Medication: The numbness in your feet is part of the neuropathy that is associated with the shingles.  Talk to your doctor, as there are a few medications that he can put you on the help alleviate the symptoms.

Question 4

numbness in my jaw and earlobe since yesterday? is that a sign of shingles?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: While these symptoms could be from shingles, it sounds more like a pinched nerve.

Question 5

i have shingles on the lower rightof my back. the pain is pins and needles. is it normal to vary in intensity from no pain to numbness down my leg?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms can vary: Several key issues, as an attack of shingles may respond very well to medications.  Yes, intensity can vary and referred symptoms at the same rootlet level are not uncommon.  But if pain or electrical sensations are not sufficiently quelled, you may require modification of your current treatment regimen.  This could evolve to chronicity.  Keep your doctor updated on your condition.

Question 6

hi doctor my son was diagnosed with shingles in his ear canal he now feels numbness on his tongue and side of his face should he be seen in the emerge?

Accepted Answer

Shingles: This herpes zoster can lay along the facial dermatomes
and be painful and numb from weeks to months, each case is different. Tylenol can be given for pain and observe symptoms. If pain worsens and viral rash spreads, be seen in emergency room or pedi MD for further care. Welcome to health tap, Dr. Ivy Fisher

Question 7

fell on right hip. 2 days later shingles broke out from crack all over right buttock.
2 weeks old now and have bad numbness on right  buttock, scrotum, both feet and anus. some numbness on back of right leg.
will this go away or see neurology ?

Accepted Answer

See doc: Either your primary care doc or neurology if already involved. It is likely that you developed postherpetic neuralgia that may associate severe pain and aside from other possible conditions. The doc who diagnosed you with shingles will be best to further assess.

Question 8

canfoot nunbness and leg weakness be caused by shingles in chest ?

Accepted Answer

Vzv: Sshingles can cause separate neurologic manifestations (neuropathy, myelitis, etc) from the rash and pain. Would be very unlikely to occcur at same time.

Question 9

in horrible pain. is it possible to have shingles w/o rash on both sides of body? dr says no. skin numb/piainful. hurts to move. want blood test.

Accepted Answer

Get checked up: Shingles causes a painful rash which may appear as a stripe of blisters on the trunk of the body. It is possible for pain to persist even after the rash is gone. This is called postherpetic neuralgia. But more of a history and exam are needed. A full work up with blood tests is a good idea. I suggest going to a clinic to get examined.

Question 10

was told i have shingles, have been numb below waistline about big as my hand for 1 wk & only have 3 spots for 3 days.....will i break out more?

Accepted Answer

Shingles: Shingles generally stays on one side of body.  If it crossed over it is unlikely to be shingles.  Numbness?  Not usually, please see a doc.

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How to tell if this numbness is from cubital tunnel or shingles?

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I got shingles on both sides of my body from the waist down front and back. i am still dealing with numbness, tingling waist down a year later. help?

A member asked:

What can be done for numbness in feet with shingles?

A member asked:

Numbness in my jaw and earlobe since yesterday? is that a sign of shingles?

A member asked:

I have shingles on the lower rightof my back. the pain is pins and needles. is it normal to vary in intensity from no pain to numbness down my leg?

A member asked:

Hi doctor my son was diagnosed with shingles in his ear canal he now feels numbness on his tongue and side of his face should he be seen in the emerge?

A member asked:

Fell on right hip. 2 days later shingles broke out from crack all over right buttock. 2 weeks old now and have bad numbness on right buttock, scrotum, both feet and anus. some numbness on back of right leg. will this go away or see neurology ?

A member asked:

Canfoot nunbness and leg weakness be caused by shingles in chest ?

A member asked:

In horrible pain. is it possible to have shingles w/o rash on both sides of body? dr says no. skin numb/piainful. hurts to move. want blood test.

A member asked:

Was told i have shingles, have been numb below waistline about big as my hand for 1 wk & only have 3 spots for 3 days.....will i break out more?

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