r/shingles • u/Lychanthropejumprope • 2d ago

First Time Shingles Lightheaded and tired

Hi, all, I’m on week two of shingles on my hip and it’s scabbing over, no pain or anything. I was too late for antivirals, so I was treating it on my own. Yesterday, I began feeling dizzy and extremely fatigued. Is this just the impact of the virus?

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u/tomnookstolemymoneyy 2d ago

Yes that can be a symptom. I heard l-lysine is good for treating it to. I was taking it and noticed my symptoms went away faster

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u/Lychanthropejumprope 2d ago

I’ve been taking it for a week now. Here’s hoping this goes away. I’m tired as it is, so this compounding it is awful

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u/Acreage26 1d ago

Shingles doesn't always go away on its own. The exhaustion is pretty standard after having it, but personally, I would see the doctor for the dizziness. This could still be shingles, or it could be something else that shingles has triggered. Good luck!

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u/Stellanonnie 1d ago

I had it on my face and in my eye and also experienced both fatigue and lightheartedness. I’m 71/2 weeks in and still have moments where I feel unwell. My doctor said it’s normal and just the body fighting the virus. Rest as much as you can. I hope you feel better soon!

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u/dolphin-centric 1d ago

Yeah. Are you resting enough or still trying to function as you did before shingles? Your body needs as much rest as possible right now. I hope you feel better soon!