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Do Shingles Or Pinched Nerve Lead To Red Fingers?
i was diagnosed with shingles and it has been 2weeks, still have some blisters but instead of crusting they have turned dark red and hardened. my thumb, index and middle finger have lost feeling in addition to extreme pain that is in arm pit neck and breast. is this shingles or a pinched nerve
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to shingles. I suggest using a painkiller such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using an antiviral treatment such as Acyclovir to treat the shingles.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to shingles. I suggest using a painkiller such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using an antiviral treatment such as Acyclovir to treat the shingles.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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