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Aftermath of shingles

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After 72 hours of shingles does get worse!  The blisters do leave in a week but then pain and itching kicks in

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  • donald16398
    donald16398 Guest

    Posted

    I have shingles on my left buttock and the rear of my thigh.It is painful for me to sit.
    • Guest
      Guest donald16398

      Posted

      Sorry to hear that!  You can take your anti viral meds within 72 hours of getting shingles and place cold pads on the affected area.  It helps!

      Feel better soon

  • lisa65143
    lisa65143 Guest

    Posted

    Are you on anti virald.

    you need them and pain meds too

     

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