Is one side abdominal distention after shingles common? My shingles outbreak has been diagnosed as a bad case. The rash started at my spine about waiste level extending about 6 wide and in a belt like pattern to my belly button. The stomach distention has been present since less than a week into shingles outbreak. I was originally diagnosed in urgent care and given 7 days of Valtrex and then I have since had 2 follow up visits with my internist. I have had pain in the entire belt infected distended area. A CT scan is being ordered. In my research, this distention resolves itself within a few months. Should I get a second opinion from a neurologist, get the CT scan or see if it resolves? I m on Tramadol and Tylenol for pain.