How long should i stay off work if i have shingles i was diagnosed with shingles two days ago and am in incredible pain. how long should i stay off work

I : I would recommend you see a dermatologist who can place you on antiviral medication and appropriate medicine to alleviate the symptoms. Typically, if the area is covered and symptoms controlled, most patients can go back to work. See a picture and read more about shingles at the link below. I hope that helps!

Shingles: Most cases of shingles last 3 to 5 weeks. Usually 1 to 5 days after one experiences pain/burning in a specific area, a rash with blisters appears. This may take a week to 10 days to dry up & become crusty. STay off work if in severe pain. Although there is not a “cure” for shingles- Valacyclovir (Valtrex), Acyclovir (Zovirax) & Famciclovir (Famvir) can help symptoms.

Depends on work: Shingles is not contagious. But varicella [chicken pox] virus is spread this way. You will be contagious for chicken pox until the scabs are gone, often 2 to 4 weeks. Valacyclovir 1Gram 3 x a day for 1 week will greatly reduce the amount of virus shed but not to zero. You are not a risk to most people because most of us are immune. You are a danger to anyone who is not immune. This occurs in peopl