Sandra asks…
Painful rash under left breast…shingles? (Picture inside)?
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r298/stepherroo444/deletedelete003.jpg
This rash just showed up yesterday, I wasn’t wearing a tight bra or ANYTHING when I noticed it.
It hurts, it’s not itchy it’s just like…painful to touch and feels like infection or something.
I’ve had the chicken pox before (I’m 16 now, had them when I was 2)
Is this shingles or what else? I’m leaving for Europe in 5 days what should I do 8|
admin answers:
I had shingles when i was a young kid, like 9 so i don’t quite remember what it looks like. I did look it up on google though and they do look similar. When i had shingles it did itch a little, but it pretty much just hurt. Since you’ve had chicken pox it rules that out but shingles are a branch of chicken pox.
Shingles mostly occur in older people, but they can occur when a lot of stress is in your life.
But anyway, this is what i found online for the symptoms.
Shingles Symptoms
Depending on the nerves involved, shingles can affect many parts of the body.
•The first symptom of shingles is often extreme sensitivity or pain in a broad band on one side of the body. The sensation can be itching, tingling, burning, constant aching, or a deep, shooting, or “lightning bolt” pain. If these symptoms appear on the face, especially near the eyes, seek medical help immediately. Other nonspecific symptoms that can occur at the same time are fever, chills, headache, and itching.
•Typically, one to three days after the pain starts, a rash with raised, red bumps and blisters erupts on the skin in the same distribution as the pain. They become pus-filled, then form scabs by 10-12 days.
•The rash disappears as the scabs fall off in the next two to three weeks, and scarring may result.
•Some patients develop postherpetic neuralgia, in which the localized pain remains even after the rash is gone.
Lisa asks…
Where can you look at the pictures of houses near mine?
I lost my dog and someone said that they saw her in a white house with a fence and it had shingles for the roof. And I am 13 so I can’t drive and no one will drive me around so, I need a way to see all of the house in a 20 mile distance of my house if possible. I live in Blue Mountain Beach, Florida btw. And I already tried Google Maps and it didn’t really help
admin answers:
You can try zillow.com
Richard asks…
HELP !!!! I need to know if I possibly have shingles?
Okay, I need to know the about shingles; I have had a bad
rash on my stomach, on and off for 6 months; I get a bad
rash, and it hurts, then they seem to dry up; then come
right back.
Whenever I’ve looked at pictures of shingles, it looks very
similar to my stomach, but then everything I’ve read.. says shingles only occur in older people..I’m 40 years old
Any help would be greatly appreciated
admin answers:
I’ve had shingles 3 times and I’m only 42. I saw a doctor each time to have it diagnosed…even though I KNEW it was shingles.
It will happen unilaterally – just one side of the back or stomach, or one one limb or one side of the face or scalp. It can be itchy or intensely painful. If you suspect shingles, see a doctor for an antiviral like valtrex, and take L-lysine supplements. You may want to have some an exam and bloodwork done to check out your immune system.
Joseph asks…
Need a picture of metal key west style shingles. Does anyone know where I can find this?
admin answers:
Try these links!
Hope that you find what you are looking for!!
Http://www.oldhousejournal.com/magazine/2003/june/metal_shingles.shtml
http://www.coastalliving.com/coastal/homes/architecture/article/0,14587,1152461,00.html
http://www.southfloridametalsupply.com/pages/photos/photo01.html
John asks…
does my brother have Shingles?!?
My Brother recently developed a a rash looking thing on his back that i think is shingles. he had chicken-pox when he was 2 or 3. he is now almost 18. I looked at some pictures of shingles on Google and it sure looks like shingles. he doesn’t believe me though. Does he have shingles?
admin answers:
Probably not, it may just be an allergic reaction, hives, or a rash. He should go to the doctor if he is concerned. Looking up stuff online too much causes anxiety and only a doctor should diagnose someone.
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