Betty asks…
What kind of rash is this?
So about a week and a half ago i walked a dog (not my dog) and went through a short trail near a nice neighborhood with trees, a stream, and small bushes. I’m not sure if it’s poison ivy, but a couple days afterwards, I got a few itchy red dots on my cheek and as each day went by it got worse and worse. My whole left cheek was swollen with rash and it was hard too. It later spread to my arm as well.
My cheek is starting to heal now, but tiny new rashes started to spread again below my eyes on each side. I would feel itchy all over my body and occasionally, when I scratch, I’d find “bug bites” which I’m not sure if they are. Also, recently the area on my forearm (near my elbow) started to itch and I instinctively scratched it because it wasn’t on my rash. There’s no rash there but that area is a little swollen and heated up now. After doing some research, I had a guess that it might be shingles because the rash looks exactly the same (small blisters in patches), but these other symptoms make it confusing
I went to the doctors a couple days ago and he prescribed me some antibiotics and a cream. I’m gonna be going back on friday, but I was just wondering if anyone else experienced these symptoms too. What kind of rash is this? Shingles? Poison Ivy? I’ve done a lot of research, but I’m still confused.
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance!! 🙂
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Hi,
I am always impressed that there is oftentimes some good advice and good links from people helping others through Yahoo_Answers.
I would encourage you to see a ‘good’ doctor or nurse and s/he will make a medical diagnosis and thoroughly explain the causes preventions and solutions much better than anyone on Yahoo_Answers could do without seeing you personally.
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My own life experiences and from ‘good’ doctors and from sites like the one at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formication Formication is an undiagnosed itching pruritus disease that can have several causes.
IF you are interested, I feel I have become a quasi-expert on rashes and pruritus itchings after many years of off and on flare ups. So to do my part to make a difference in the world I now take a little time each week to help others understand why better nutrition is so important, and I have posted much of my own story via the link at: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091020155428AAsQsof . I hope you will have learned something today from my own mistakes and would not duplicate them. My best to you and yours. AI- nutritionIst
Thomas asks…
How common is it to get Shingles without pain?
I went to my doctor yesterday and was diagnosed with Shingles. The symptoms started last week when I noticed a swollen lymph node behind my ear. I woke up Saturday with flu like symptoms and more swollen lymph nodes. Monday I had a mono test and it was negative. Then Tuesday (yesterday) I woke up with a minor rash on the right side of my forehead and scalp and went back to the doctor. He knew immediately that is was shingles and now I’m off work for a week since I work with kids. The lesions got worse yesterday but not overnight. He prescribed Valtrex. I have itchiness and it feels dry but no pain. I’m only 28 and can’t believe I have this since I have a strong immune system. Will I still experience pain even though I’m on medication now? The lesions on my forehead stayed the same over night and it didn’t hurt to gently wash my face this morning. Does anyone else have experience with these symptoms? Also, does it hurt to shower?
admin answers:
The actual shingles itself doesn’t incur pain. They may itch a little at times. But overall, the pain normally occurs a few days before the actual breakout. You may feel as if you have the flu- body aches and pain. May have a low grade fever and such- but all this is BEFORE the shingles outbreak. It can also make your body feel sore as if you had an extensive work-out the day before. It doesn’t hurt to shower. But placing a cold compress on te affected area will relieve the deep burning sensation under the affected area.
Sandra asks…
I may have shingles, and I have a 3-week old baby. Can I breastfeed or be around him at all?
I go to the dr. in the morning. I had internal shingles 2 years ago (no rash/sores), and I am having the same symptoms.
admin answers:
Http://www.breastfeeding.com/all_about/morton_anwers2_shingles.html
Yes continue to breastfeed as long as your baby doesn’t have any immunity issues
Susan asks…
Is it possible to pass on chicken pox from somone with shingles?
The landlady of my local pub has just been diagnosed with shingles.
We were in there last weekend while she was working, and a day or so later my Little one (18mth old) became slightly ill. she wasn’t poorly just a bit out of sorts and clingy. Now she has come out in a rash that looks a little like chicken pox. Is it possible that either me or my husband has passed the virus on, even if we hvae both had chicken pox and have no symptoms?
admin answers:
Yes it’s possible. Although Shingles itself is not contagious (i.e. A person with Shingles can’t pass Shingles onto another person), someone with Shingles can pass the chickenpox virus to someone else who has never had it before.
Unless your child had contact with your landlady it’s probably unlikely that she picked it up from there. The rash may not be chicken pox, if you are concerned, see your GP.
Nancy asks…
Any Doctors out there ? I am having some strange symptoms and also have no medical insurance.?
My blood presure is running around 145 over 90. I have a slight reddening of the skin, I am also nauseated with some fatigue and a slight constant headache that tylenol does not seem to help much. I am 60 years old with no prior heart or high blood pressure history no chest pain or dizzyness I also have shingles but the rash is small and recurring. I take acyclovir. Any ideas ? except go to the doctor.
admin answers:
Hi Susan,
You are suffering side effects of acyclovir darling. That is the cause of all of your symptoms. The blood pressure isn’t high enough to be overly concerned about but keep an eye on it. If the diastolic (bottom figure) goes up to or above 100 then see your GP or practice nurse and mention it to them.
If the side effects continue after a few days of being on the medication, tell your doctor but they shouldn’t last for too long.
Hope this helps.
Love mel.X
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