So I have shingles. No pain. Rash started a week ago. Nhs direct say could last 3 or 4 weeks and some sites say rash should be gone in 2 weeks. Pharmacist says see my gp but is it worth it?
Advice please guys x |
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"My grandad ended up in hospital with shingles. Said it was the worst pain he had ever had"
Ye i keep hearing this. Fortunately at present i just have an itchy rash on my left side ribs and left shoulder blade. Annoying though as this is my week off and had plans but feel a bit grotty. |
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"Google says it is very rare to have Shingles with no pain so you are very lucky. Hope you get well soon. "
Ye. I have another condition too that actually partially numbs the side the shingles is on (scoliosis that has meant reduced sensation down my left side) so maybe thats part of it. Pharmacist could be wrong too i guess but all the listed symptoms apart from pain check out |
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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago
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I had shingles on my lower back about 4 years ago, the pain was excruciating for about 3 weeks and it took another 3 weeks for them to dry out.
I subsequently had a one off vaccination to prevent me getting shingles again which should last for I belive a 10 year period. |
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Use this time off to truly rest and to address any stress you may be consciously or unconsciously under. When the doctor told me “this could be brought on by stress” I recall almost yelling back “I’m not stressed!” Then having a massive aha moment that I perhaps was from the pressures of my job back then! |
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