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What Are The Symptoms Of Shingles?
I may have Shingles and would like to know if I should stay away from any xmas gathering? I did see a Dr. on Thurs 12/21/17. He noticed some spots on my back and at that time he said it s possible I have shingles. I am having pain on the left abdonimal side. The Dr called left flank side. He prescribed naproxen 500 mg for pain and valacyclovir hcl 1 to be taken 1 every 8 hrs.. Also I am using aspercream with lidocaine for the rash. Please reply
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
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Shingles will cause blisters which eventually crust. As soon as the lesions crust, you are non-contagious and is fine to go for any gathering.
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Dr.Lekshmi
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Shingles will cause blisters which eventually crust. As soon as the lesions crust, you are non-contagious and is fine to go for any gathering.
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Dr.Lekshmi
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Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
Some symptoms of shingles can be:
-Pain or bruised feeling usually on one side of your face or body often along with a fever, chills, headache or upset stomach.
-Tingling, itching or prickling skin, and an inflamed, red skin rash several days later.
-A group or long strip of small, fluid-filled blisters.
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Some symptoms of shingles can be:
-Pain or bruised feeling usually on one side of your face or body often along with a fever, chills, headache or upset stomach.
-Tingling, itching or prickling skin, and an inflamed, red skin rash several days later.
-A group or long strip of small, fluid-filled blisters.
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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