Question 1

numb left side of lips/tongue w/ extreme fatigue for 7 days. dr. thought it was due to shingles virus but no other shingles symptoms. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Shingles: Shingle can occur anywhere in the body, usually as painful blisters affecting one side of the body.  This is caused by chicken pox (herpes zoster) viral infection, which lies dormant in the nerve tissue and reactivate as shingles. It can heal by itself in 2 - 3 weeks. However, it can develop severe form and involve multiple nerves  in immunocompromised person. Antiviral drug can shorten the course

Question 2

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 3

i have a few blisters on the side of my tongue and i have one on the outside of my mouth under my lip and also i am getting a blister on the inside of my upper lid in my eye. i have had herpes zoster before and i also have hpv. so could this be herpes zos

Accepted Answer

See below: This sounds more like herpes.  If it is near your eye, you need to be evaluated.

Question 4

can you get shingles in ur mouth ?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere: Shingles, or herpes zoster, can appear anywhere; severe, disseminated cases appear over wide areas of distribution.  Yes, you can get shingles that manifest in your mouth.

Question 5

are shingles contagious still even if you have them in your mouth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The virus that caused shingles (varicella zoster virus) can be passed to another person who never had chicken pox if that person contacts the active blisters in your mouth.

Question 6

can a person get shingles in the mouth but not have any rashes on the skin?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Intraoral zoster is uncommon, but may produce a sharp unilateral distribution (trigeminal v3) of lesions. No intraoral prodromal symptoms occur. The lesion is very similar to herpes virus infections.
See your dentist for further investigation.

Question 7

i was diag. with shingles in my mouth, lots of blisters. i am also having a burning sensation on my head, it really hurts. now my shoulders are burnin?

Accepted Answer

Herpes, not zoster: You may have a different herpes virus, called simplex, not zoster (the one that causes chicken pox). Other viruses besides herpes simplex can be widely disseminated. Allergic reactions are a less likely possibility. See a dermatologist.

Question 8

i gave oral sex to this guy about a month ago. i did not swallow nor had sores in my  mouth. i have shingles now,  does it mean i'm hiv positive?

Accepted Answer

Shingles: Is not likely related to oral sex one month ago.  If you are worried about hiv, get tested!

Question 9

had shingles left side of scalp , blood pressure very high over a week, left side of face mouth hurts, numb very sick?

Accepted Answer

Post herpetic: Neuralgic pain can be difficult to treat,pain causes BP to rise,seek pain management and try to avoid opiates.

Question 10

have shingles feb.been getting sores in my head, face, mouth, pubic area, am on valtrex (valacyclovir) rashes are itchy causing pain how do i get rid of shingles ?

Accepted Answer

Change antiviral?: You cannot get rid of the virus that causes chicken pox and also shingles - varicella zoster.  Would be odd, but not impossible, to have shingles on face and pubic area. May be another virus. Liquid from oozing lesions can be tested to see what virus it is.

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Numb left side of lips/tongue w/ extreme fatigue for 7 days. dr. thought it was due to shingles virus but no other shingles symptoms. any ideas?

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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:

I have a few blisters on the side of my tongue and i have one on the outside of my mouth under my lip and also i am getting a blister on the inside of my upper lid in my eye. i have had herpes zoster before and i also have hpv. so could this be herpes zos

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Can you get shingles in ur mouth ?

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Are shingles contagious still even if you have them in your mouth?

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Can a person get shingles in the mouth but not have any rashes on the skin?

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I was diag. with shingles in my mouth, lots of blisters. i am also having a burning sensation on my head, it really hurts. now my shoulders are burnin?

A member asked:

I gave oral sex to this guy about a month ago. i did not swallow nor had sores in my mouth. i have shingles now, does it mean i'm hiv positive?

A member asked:

Had shingles left side of scalp , blood pressure very high over a week, left side of face mouth hurts, numb very sick?

A member asked:

Have shingles feb.been getting sores in my head, face, mouth, pubic area, am on valtrex (valacyclovir) rashes are itchy causing pain how do i get rid of shingles ?

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