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hi there! i've been having a horrid burning pain on the left hand side of my scalp for 2 and 1/2 days but no rash, i have had shingles there previously
could it be anything else, my scalps tender,burning sensation and i have been having headaches, i had a day where it felt like i had the flu and i was really drained and tired
help is very much appreciated!!
sam
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Merry19451 samantha06162
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Dear Samantha,
Yes, it is Herpes Zoster-Shingles, even if the rash has not appeared. Please see a clinician today and start antivirals immediately. You also will need strong analgesics to help with the pain that is certain to increase. Please take off from work as you cannot power through this disease.
Best Wishes
Merry Juliana
samantha06162 Merry19451
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darn it! thanks very much, at least i know i can get some help now
sjm98880 samantha06162
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Think you need to see a doctor who will do a full check-over but it certainly sounds like it could be Shingles as it is not uncommon to get these kind of symptoms before the rash appears - especially if you've had Shingles in the same place before.
Merry19451 samantha06162
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Dear Samantha,
Please let us know how your appointment goes!
I am a Nurse Practitioner in the States.
Go to an Urgent Care or equivalent in your country, please!
Best Wishes,
Merry Juliana
samantha06162
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still no rash but my eyes burning and sore now so i've gone to our out of hoirs clinics seeing as gps arent open weekends, thanks for the help everyone!
samantha06162
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i went to see a dr and he said without a rash he doesnt think it would be shingles he said he thinks i have an inflamed nerve, Trigeminal neuralgia. i've googled it but it seems a bit extreme for a burning feeling!!
shona53538 samantha06162
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hi yes ive had that .i had shingles without rash on thigh it was terrible i was diagnosed to late to have antiviral so have post herpetic neuralgia...my amazing cousins wife got me drinking fresh steeped lemon balm tea it was the only thing that gave me relief..good luck
shona53538 samantha06162
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ps i had the burning tingling for over 2 years and get it back when stressed .so yes you def can get shingles without rash
Merry19451 samantha06162
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Samantha
Please go to an ophthalmologist today!
STAT STAT STAT
Your eye is infected with Herpes Zoster-Shingles!
You can have Shingles without the rash. It is called Zoster Sine Herpetic. This is an eye emergency.
Many physicians are abysmally ignorant regarding Shingles. That is an understatement.
I know about shingles as I have had recurrent Herpes Zoster-Shingles every three weeks in my ear, mouth, and throat for the past 23 years, and more recently on my scalp. I have had it in my eye twice. The pain is excruciating.
The reason I am so active on this forum is so many physicians cannot diagnose Shingles accurately, nor treat it properly. Ask for Famcyclovir 500 mg 10 days of treatment, as it is more efficacious, rather than Acyclovir for treatment.
Merry19451 samantha06162
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Samantha,
Please let me know how the visit goes to the opthalmologist goes!
Merry Juliana FNP
samantha06162
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thank you so much everyone! i couldnt shift the dr from acyclovir but at least its a start! lifesavers on here thank you ♡
sam