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Over 3 mths since shingles diagnosed.

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Debra1954
Debra1954

It's over 3mths since I was diagnosed with shingles on right side of my face and eye. Blisters/scabs all went but I'm left with a very tender red blotchy area which even make up can't conceal. GP told me I have PHN as still getting pain...stinging, burning etc, and I know this can last month's even years and worst case scenario permanently. What I don't know is if that will be the same for the redness. I still have numbness in some areas...is that due to nerve damage? Trying very hard to stay positive but it's getting me down a bit particularly because I'm finding the cold weather/wind on my face makes it sting more as well as heat so can't have the flame effect gas fire on because I end up burning up. Looking ahead to choosing where to go on holiday in a few months time if my face is still the same it's going to be a real problem. Has anyone been in a similar position with having the redness or left with nerve damage? Many thanks.

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  • Anonymous111
    Anonymous111 Debra1954

    Posted

    No the redness will go guaranteed. But it might take many months yet before its completely cleared. But week by week you will see an improvement.
  • sheila24138
    sheila24138 Debra1954

    Posted

    Hi Debra. I too have had shingles now for close to four months. My rash on my leg is still there. It is dark mottled under the skin. It is very slowly healing but still has a long way to go. Because I am still having some burning pain off and on and some tingling I have been told it is PHN. I am taking 😬50 mg of pregabalin for the pain. I feel I  getting better each day and will gradually wean from the meds. And hope the rash goes away with it. So I relate to what you are going through and hopeful that we both will recover soon. Take care 

  • tiffany60896
    tiffany60896 Debra1954

    Posted

    Hi Debra,

    Sorry you have PHN and redness on your face. I have PHN, too. I got shingles on my left upper side exactly a year ago. The redness and scars are gradually fading. I am still having nerve pain after a year. But, the good news is that my pain is very slowly easing. I am forced to live a very careful life now, however, because stress, lack of enough sleep or poor eating habits can make my pain worse. I know my nerve pain is better than it was six months ago, so that gives me hope that eventually it will lessen more. Good luck to you.  

  • Debra1954
    Debra1954

    Posted

    Thank you for replies. Good to know that things will hopefully get better. I realise it's still early days so I'll just have to be patient. Good luck to everyone with their recovery too.

  • usmc1963
    usmc1963 Debra1954

    Posted

    I also have passed the three month mark with the red/pink spots on my right stomach and back. I must admit the burning and feeling of constantly being body punched has not been as intense as before. I do have PHN and do not expect the redness to disappear. This has been a terrible experience and as someone on this forum has stated "life altering". You can only hope the redness will fade in time. I have ordered a medical MJ topical hoping to abate further the burning. 

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