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How Long Does The Recurrence Of Shingles Last?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Aug 2015
Question: How long does a reoccurance of shingles last? Im 85, healthy, active, one medication losartan for blood pressure.October 2014 was prior shingles , with swelling still remaining in ankle area. Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
For a lifetime the virus stays dormant in the nerves of that region.

Detailed Answer:
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Usually the recurrence of shingles lasts for around 5-10 days. The medication losartan or gabapentin is not likely to affect it.

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How Long Does The Recurrence Of Shingles Last?

Brief Answer: For a lifetime the virus stays dormant in the nerves of that region. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Usually the recurrence of shingles lasts for around 5-10 days. The medication losartan or gabapentin is not likely to affect it. Regards