Donna asks…
my shingles rash has heeled but i am still itchy at where the rash was. is that normal?
my shingles by my torso has heeled but i am still itchy at the same spot, also i feel like maybe the rash has travel up to my ear and scalp because i have been itchy their for a day now. not to much, but a little itchy. is that normal for an after shingle attack?
admin answers:
My father-in-law had shingles very badly. They were on his leg. I hate to tell you this, but 4 years later he’s still feeling some symptoms of them. He lost a lot of the “feeling” in his leg, like a nerve damage issue. They are a very bad virus that can leave lasting effects. I wouldn’t be surprised that you still have an itchy rash. But I would contact your doctor if it is bothering you. They may be able to give you a cream to use – they did for my father in law.
Good luck!
Sandy asks…
how do you clean the shingles rash?
my husband has developed shingles. is it ok to shower and bathe with this very painful rash?
admin answers:
I have shingles right now for the first time! And i feel for your hubby!! Cus i know how bad it hurts!! But i do shower,…it doesnt seem to bother it much when the shower hits it,..just make sure the water is not too hot. Cus it can cause it burn worse,.even after the shower is done. And dont scrub it or use anything to abrasive on it. I just use a wash cloth with soap, and gently rub it. And then quickly rinse. I hope he feels better soon! And me too! Lol! Good luck!!
Michael asks…
Can the shingles rash disappear?
I am getting over shingles. The rash is disappearing. I now have another intense itch on my back (like before). Can the rash reappear?
admin answers:
I gave you some links to more than you ever wanted to know about shingles.
However, this is a condition where having an abundance of knowledge can be helpful. So read up as you have the opportunity.
George asks…
How long can I expect to feel tired and lethargic after the shingles rash has disappeared?
admin answers:
I had it and after the medication i took it seems like it took
2 months i think for the medication to wear off
Mark asks…
Does shingles spread once the rash has appeared?
My friend (yes really) was diagnosed with shingles last week. She had the rash for a week or so before she saw the Doc and got diagnosed. The spots are dry and crusted and she has been on anti-biotics since last week but she says the rash has now spread further down her feet.
Is that supposed to happen? I thought once the rash was out that was it? I’m worried in case it’s maybe something else and not shingles at all.
Anyone any idea?
admin answers:
Usually a single eruption of shingles is the norm. Since shingles is very easy to diagnose, the doc was probably correct. One question that arises is: How old is your friend? Shingles typically only occurs in the elderly under normal conditions. If your friend is young (<50), and the rash is indeed continuing to spread, it could be an indicator of something else going on, in particular some type of immune suppressive condition.
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