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What Causes Intermittent Pricking Sensation Across Back And Scapula?

Hi, I am experiencing intermittent pricking (almost sting like) sensations across my trunk ( back) in an area a couple of inches wide below scapula area, over the last couple of days. It is not one sided. Wondering if it s early signs of shingles. At this point there is no rash. I had chickenpox as a child. Thankyou
Mon, 28 Sep 2020
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Yes, this is one presentation possible with shingles or might not be clinically confirmed ones has comes into picture. PCR VZV in saliva can diagnose but swab from lesion is more helpful. If rash comes, treatment should be started with in 24 hrs of onset. Take cool baths, strengthening immune system is very helpful vitamin A, B12, C, E, [orange fruits, yellow fruits, leafy vegetables. You can join breathing exercise programme it will reduce chances of recurrence like [art of living ombw or online happyness course].

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Intermittent Pricking Sensation Across Back And Scapula?

Hi, Yes, this is one presentation possible with shingles or might not be clinically confirmed ones has comes into picture. PCR VZV in saliva can diagnose but swab from lesion is more helpful. If rash comes, treatment should be started with in 24 hrs of onset. Take cool baths, strengthening immune system is very helpful vitamin A, B12, C, E, [orange fruits, yellow fruits, leafy vegetables. You can join breathing exercise programme it will reduce chances of recurrence like [art of living ombw or online happyness course]. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician