Sandra asks…
Can shingles rash spread to other parts of body by touching?
admin answers:
No, Shingles rash probably cannot spread on the infected person by touching. But Shingles is contagious for others who never had Chicken Pox and who never have been vaccinated against Chicken Pox.
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes Chicken Pox. The virus stays dormant in nerve cells of people who have had Chicken Pox in the past. And often due to decreased immunity, this virus reactivates, travels inside the nerve cells and causes the Shingles rash on the skin.
But the person with Shingles still has some immunity against this virus. Which prevents the virus from spreading in other ways besides through the nerve cells.
William asks…
With shingles, how long will the pain stay after the rash has healed?
I was diagnosed with shingles about 3 weeks ago. The rash on my ribcage is starting to heal up, but since it started to heal the pain has increased loads!
I was under the impression when the rash healed up, it was all over and I wouldn’t be in pain anymore. Does anyone who’s had shingles know how long it will be before the pain goes away?
admin answers:
I am sorry to tell you that it can be a while before the pain goes away. If the pain has increased though, go back to your doctor, because they will treat you for the pain until it is under control. These links may help.
Http://hubpages.com/hub/ShinglesContagious
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/shingles-symptoms
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/shingles/DS00098/DSECTION=symptoms
Paul asks…
Can a “shingles” like rash and strep throat and a cough be associated with swine flu?
Like most everyone, I am very concerned and interested in the swine flu outbreak. An 18 year old boy i know is currently suffereing through what the doctor though was shingles and strep throat and a cough, could this have anything to do with swine flu? he is going to school and going about his daily activities like usual because the doctor said his type of strep is not contagious, could this be swine flu?
admin answers:
Strep is caused by bacteria. Swine flu is caused by a virus. If he had shingles, which is caused by a form of the chickenpox virus, his immune system isn’t working at its peak and he may be more susceptible to catching all kinds of things.
Carol asks…
I have a red rash under my left breast, could I have shingles in that area?
I noticed a red rash area under my left breast, it burns, but no pain. I thought it might be from perspiring, but it’s been cool out. Can you get shingles under the breast? Yes, I have had chicken pox before. I am 67 years old.
admin answers:
I do not think that shingles presents itself with a burning sensation. It is a deep nerve pain, but it can start out feeling like a spider bite. Unless you have the terrible pain, it probably isn’ts shingles, although the fact that the rash is only on one side is shingle-like.
If your immune system has been suppressed from lack of sleep, a cold, or anything else, then shingles might be a possibility, but it usually does not flare under normal conditions.
Jenny asks…
Has anyone taking Lyrica for shingles experienced rash and itching at various body areas and also edema ?
My father had shingles on his butt and groin mainly on the left side. He has taken Lyrica and now has developed rash and itching on his back, arms and chest. He also has some edema which has devedoped in his groin and right leg. We are trying to find if others may have suffered these or similar side effects from this drug.
admin answers:
Get tested for hughs synrome its the underlying cause
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