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I had never had hives before. they have lasted four days, and there is a possibility i have become pregnant. shingles?

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Hives: They have multiple causes, most of them are mysterious. It may be you had a slight viral infection, sometimes hormonal changes can also trigger them, but usually they are benign. Shingles leave a long last painful rash, it is different.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hives / Shingles: Hives present with wheels. Shingles presents with blisters that crust over.

Answered 10/27/2018

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Hives: They have multiple causes, most of them are mysterious. It may be you had a slight viral infection, sometimes hormonal changes can also trigger them, but usually they are benign. Shingles leave a long last painful rash, it is different.

Answered 6/16/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hives: Shingles don't present as hives. Shingles can cause fairly dramatic pain followed within a few days by rash. It usually appears in a particular location on 1 side of the body. The rash burns intensely, itches & is made up blisters that open up & crust over. A person could also have fever, chills, headache & generalized aches & pains with fatigue.

Answered 10/27/2018

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