Question 1

i developed some hurting skin in right outer armpit. a day felt the sore skin in shoulder blade/upper back. two days later noticed small rash on lower inner right breast. all of breast is tender, nipple very sensitive. is this shingles...a mild case?

Accepted Answer

: It sounds like you may be right that it is Shingles. You could be evaluated and may be placed on medication to reduce the duration of the pain and also consider getting the shingles vaccine.

Question 2

why do my shingles keep coming back?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent shingles: If the 'shingles' keep coming back in the same area, it's not shingles - it's herpes.  Those viruses are very similar and the eruptions (rashes) they cause can look the same.  Both viruses will 'take advantage' of you and come out at times of STRESS or other illness that helps those viruses.  Hopefully you can address the causes as to 'why' - if not, see a doc to discuss. There are ways to help u.

Question 3

is it possible for shingles not to be in a dorsal area ? how common is it?

Accepted Answer

Shingles: Yes it can be seen on the dorsum - it follows the distribution of the affected nerve. Cannot comment on how common this is.

Question 4

i have shingles its been a week and a half i finished my antiviral medication 2 days ago and my pain in back is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Shingles : This is not unusual as the nerve root has been inflamed and,unfortunately, postherpetic neuralgia may be a chronic condition. At this time I would ask a neurologist if a course of corticosteroid medication may be worthwhile. However it is not unusual for a typical case of shingles to have pain lasting a few weeks and then resolve.

Question 5

i had virtual appointment with dr frank amico on 11-14-22. was prescribed for shingles. i am back at work today 11-21-22. can i get doctors note for my work?

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: You posted on the free HealthTap platform where no direct care or related documents can be provided. Please return to the paid platform  and try to review and/or print the notes from your first encounter as they may suffice.

Question 6

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 7

is it nornal to have shingles back of my knee?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Shingles occurs wherever it will.  Back of knee is certainly possible and a whole lot better than face or genitals.

Question 8

why could it be that someone who has the shingles gets them one right after another. like they go away in no time they are back?

Accepted Answer

? Immune system: Shingles is a herpes zoster infection.  Stress, both physical and psychological, aging and immunosuppressive therapy make attacks  more likely. Eating and sleeping well and getting regular exercise are important to help prevent recurrences. So is avoidance of alcohol, drugs and other toxins.  There is a vaccine called zostavax that you should ask your physician about which might help you.

Question 9

i developed shingles 7 years ago. but after shingles i lost feeling in areas in my body. i had three rows down my back. what can i do to reverse it?

Accepted Answer

R/O PHN: After a bout of shingles some patients may develop post herpetic neuralgia. This condition is usually painful. If the area is numb you should be examined and have labs checked . Also X-ray of thoracic and lumbar spines. If symptoms persist an MRI WOULD BE WARRANTED to rule out a herniated disc or MS plaque

Question 10

tingling along lower spine - can this be shingles?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If more than a week has elapsed and no fluid filled rashes have appeared, then it is not shingles.

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I developed some hurting skin in right outer armpit. a day felt the sore skin in shoulder blade/upper back. two days later noticed small rash on lower inner right breast. all of breast is tender, nipple very sensitive. is this shingles...a mild case?

A member asked:

Why do my shingles keep coming back?

A member asked:

Is it possible for shingles not to be in a dorsal area ? how common is it?

A member asked:

I have shingles its been a week and a half i finished my antiviral medication 2 days ago and my pain in back is this normal?

A member asked:

I had virtual appointment with dr frank amico on 11-14-22. was prescribed for shingles. i am back at work today 11-21-22. can i get doctors note for my work?

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:

Is it nornal to have shingles back of my knee?

A member asked:

Why could it be that someone who has the shingles gets them one right after another. like they go away in no time they are back?

A member asked:

I developed shingles 7 years ago. but after shingles i lost feeling in areas in my body. i had three rows down my back. what can i do to reverse it?

A member asked:

Tingling along lower spine - can this be shingles?

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