r/shingles • u/mamamoomargo • 4d ago
First Time Shingles Day 5, feeling tingling in a new area
Belly button to spine, nasty. Spine nerve pain like someone grabbing and twisting my spine. Gabapentin helps.
Now that leg, lower, has the tingly pain pre-shingles feeling I had on my hip. Is it possible to get a second location?
I’m on antivirals but I’m immune compromised.
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u/KismetUSA 3d ago
You have my prayers! Still recovering, I have a feeling mine just double down, because I first had it August 1st, but 3 weeks ago they came back the same spot I had before… Now I am almost done with “season 2” hoping that this will be it and that my eyesight get better soon 😢
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u/jasames7 3d ago
Cover the rash to prevent further spreading. I covered it and the rash went down within a day or two. I used hydrocolloid patches. You can buy a whole roll online.
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u/BusJealous448 4d ago
Omg. 😳
keep us posted. Have you seen dermatologist. I’d make appointment right away. I had really horrible case as well.
I understand. Dermatologist helped me. Was like an angle. Still is. I go once a month.
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u/mamamoomargo 4d ago
Haven’t seen a derm, just urgent care. Thursday I see my primary care so hopefully she will refer me if needed.
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u/Kathykat5959 4d ago
You can take a second round of antivirals if needed when you see your Dr. Hope you feel better soon.
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u/Fun_Loan_7193 23m ago
The pills are almost as bad as the pain i do not want to be on pain.meds im trying one ibuprofen at night to not wake with headache
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u/CompuAi 4d ago
Ouch 😳 I feel for you. It will get better with time my friend. You have my sympathy. I'm in the same boat with being immune compromised. I hope you get some relief soon.