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My shingles is healing.it has been a little over 2 weeks. the shingles was on my left leg. it seem like a mild case because i had about 4 cluster spots. i have one small scab left. today my calf on the same leg is hurt where it is difficult to walk?
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Some cases of herpes zoster (shingles) are followed by post-herpetic neuralgia -- i.e. nerve pain in the area that was affected by shingles. Probably it will improve with time, but check with your doctor if it persists.
Answered 1/30/2022
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