Donna asks…
does anyone have information on “internal” shingles, like shingles in/ on internal organs.diagnosis, treatment
my mother had a severe case on her upper back and around L lung, now has spots on lung, read that shingles can affect internal organs, if immune system is comprised.but i can’t find anything about how they determine this or treat
PLEASE HELP, can’t seem to find any information on this anywhere
admin answers:
Shingles are jolly painful, and realy feel for your mother, having had several attacks myself.
I have never heard of internal shingles, but I sure it does happen, as you can get chicken pox in side to, my husband and child both had chicken pox realy bad and had them in side too.
I have found some information on shingles, so you might like to check them out.
Wish your mother a speedy recovery
Robert asks…
how long until my shingles is gone?
im 14 yrs old and i got shingles about 2 days ago
its on the right side of my face on a small trail from my ear to my nose and it covers my eye. its really sore and stings and i find it really hard to go to sleep at night because it hurts to close my eye
i caught it really soon and i have been treating it really well
but how long until it will clear up ???
admin answers:
Im sorry to hear that. I got shingles about 6 months ago. If u are on an anti-viral like valtrex, it should speed the healing process. Also the fact that you are young reduces the healing time and reduces the chance of phantom pain. That said, it will be at least 2-3 weeks before all the “bubbles” go down. Don’t pick at it at all. I had scarring on my chest for months.
Donald asks…
I have hv2 blisters they are patches some are single over my body. DR said not shingles but more testing?!?
I was just diagnosed with hv2 a month ago. Dr said single blisters are not shingles, on my body, as Valtrax would prevent them. So now the same dermatologist will look at it. Last time I saw him, he diagnosed me with scabies, which I had, treated, then were gone. I showed him my genital hv2, and he said they were scabies again! Treated 2 times, and it turned out to be hv2 diagnosed during a pap smear biopsy. The dermatologist really pissed me off! I could have been on Valtrex along time ago! How long does the itching last on genital hv2~Can I scratch lightly thru clothing? I am very upset about the Dr’s here. Prep H helps alot…go figure.
admin answers:
Don’t scratch. You run the risk of getting them infected and making the whole situation worse – even though I’m sure you think it can’t get worse. Do you have some Benadryl on hand? If so you can take one and if that doesn’t stop the itching, take another. Be sure you’re at home and not driving around cause Benadryl makes you sleepy. If Prep. H is helping, keep using it. Can’t hurt.
I have to tell you I’d ditch this doctor in a hurry. Go see someone else. Soon. You’re right, you could have been on Valtrex or one of the other drugs already. There is so much available these days there’s no reason for you or anyone to be going through this.
Ken asks…
Has anyone else had shingles and know how painful they are?
I have been going through pain on my left side for about six months now and finally turned red on my left side where I had the pain-like a large blister going half way around! I went to the emergency room to be treated and I was in lots of pain the first doctor was very nice-the second one called me a liar and I have reported him-The way I look at it is that I have been going through enough already feeling like I have been cooked from the inside out I am still not over the pain -was I right in anyone else opion in reporting the second Emergency room doctor for his rudness!! also parents think twice and get your child’s chicken pox shots!!!!!
admin answers:
You were absolutely right in reporting. It was very inhuman on his behalf if he called you a liar and its stronly against medical ethics. I’m a medical student myself and have come across many shingles patients. I could always see that all those patients were in extreme pain. We have always been directed by our physicians and senior doctors to treat all such patients very gently.
Shingles is basically an inflammation of a spinal nerve route caused by a virus Herpes Simplex. So its a very painful condition. And the worse part is that the pain is not relieved much by medication. We have to wait for the virus to complete its life cycle.
I would advise you to go and see your physician. He would be more understanding and will be able to treat you better. He might even advise you any topical application which might help lessen the pain a bit.
Good luck. I hope you feel better in no time.
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Chris asks…
I have SHINGLES! It hurts so much…When will the pain and itching go away?
I am 13 years old and I have Shingles. I had chickenpox at age 7 and I already know much about this. All I want to know is when how long the pain and itching lasts. I am lucky because it is only on my torso but it hurts SO MUCH. I try to control the itching and it’s not as bad but the pain is everlasting. It’s almost 3AM and I still can’t sleep.
Here’s the story if you really want to know deeper:
On Monday I just felt some pain, I thought it may have been a cramp but I warned my dad and he was busy enough as it was. I started complaining more and showed him my back and front eventually and I discovered all the sores (this was Wednesday or Thursday (Yes, that also means that I didn’t get it treated as soon as I should have, which is 24-48 hours)). The pain is only getting worse, and the itching is too.
I have read that eventually the sores burst and crust up. When does this happen? And does this mark when the pain goes away? I can live with the appearance (it’s not like I take off my shirt in front of everyone everyday) and I’ve heard the appearance lasts a month.
Also, does it stop being contagious at one point? I go to school and I didn’t tell them but I’ve asked some friends if they have had chicken pox and some said no, which means they could get it from me.
admin answers:
You will have the outbreak until your immune system is able to supress the virus again. How long that takes can be anywhere from a few weeks to a month or so. Hopefully you have seen the doctor and gotten an anti-viral that will help speed that along. You should also have gotten something for the pain. If it’s just not working, then in the morning you can give the doctor a call and let them know you need something a litle stronger at least to take at night. As far as what to do in the meantime, try something cold, frozen peas or corn will help numb the skin a bit. Technically, you are contagious as long as you have any open sores, and will be until it is all dried up. However, in order for somebody to catch it from you currently they pretty much have to touch the open pox. You should be keeping it all covered with a bandage while you are at school, which also helps it not be quite so sensitive and painful from the clothing brushing against it. Otherwise, it’s best if you leave it open and uncovered. Unlike active chicken pox, you are not breathing out the chicken pox in your viral secretions. It’s only in the open and weeping sores on your torso. Your friends may not have had chicken pox because they were immunized. That will help protect them. They may also simply not remember having it, since many children get it even before they start school. I wouldn’t much worry about giving it to your friends. As long as you are careful not to touch the spot and then touch them, you will all be fine. When it heals you should not have any scars to show, providing you don’t go digging in with your fingernails. I’m sorry to hear you are suffering through this, as shingles are just a real misery even for older folks. It can’t be any more pleasant for you now. Try the cold/frozen stuff to help for now, and try to keep cool as you can. You can also try cold wet cloths, or use a 1 ounce of vinegar to 32 ounces of water to sponge it to help with itch. You can also soak in a cool tub of water with either a handful of oatmeal or Aveeno bath soak, or baking soda. If the itch is really, really bad, you can take Benadryl to help with that. And call your doctor in the morning for something to help in the nighttime. As a rule, it seems to itch and hurt even worse then than during the daytime. With some luck, you will be able to say goodbye to it in about 2 weeks. Now you know what to look for as far as your warning signs, you will know to seek help fast if it breaks out again in the future. Sorry dear, I wish I had better help to offer you.
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