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Since this Tuesday l have had this raised very red rash come up across my upper torso, it's itchy and when l press on one or two of this rash it hurts, l don't feel well with it
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bev88217 elaine29021
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Dont know whether I accessed all of your post - only three lines - I may have done something wrong! Is the rash on one side only as it always tracks left or right (as far as I am aware)? Mine started with feeling as though i had been scalded yet no sign of a mark of any kind. I felt very lethargic then flu like symptoms. Within a few days I was in extreme pain across my shoulder blade (in my case) and then the rash began I read all I could on line and this site gave me the necessary information. I had a telephone consultation with my doctor (not easy to get an appointment) and she confirmed my thoughts that it was shingles. I was given anti viral meds to start immediately for a week. This stopped the rash becoming too severe although it did still track from shoulder to under breast, which gave me mastitis type pain. I wa
was very very tired for at least two weeks. I am now into the fourth week and today managed some housework (first time in three weeks nearly). The pain is getting a little less intense. Try to ascertain whether it is shingles and get yourself medication within three days of the onset of the rash. If these symptoms are familiar in your case make sure you deal with it quickly. Good luck and keep in touch
Bev
Guest elaine29021
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2. Did you get a burning sensation of the skin, either before or after?
3. Are more rashes appearing now?
Please see your GP immediately ( UK seems to be worse than other places). In Australia, I am going to visit my GP today, and have not taken an appointment till now.
If it is Shingles, then starting anti viral medication really helps with the reduction in severity and duration.
Get well soon.
Shoe_Lady elaine29021
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