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Seem to be stuck in prodromal stage.

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jeff13619
jeff13619

I am a healthy 52 year old male. Over Labor Day weekend I experianced a nasty, odd feeling cold. After the cold cleared-up I had lingering fatigue and on odd tingle sensitive sensation on my left trunk in a band to my back.

After reading up on the net, it seemed I was in the prodrome stage of shingles. I figured I would wait for the rash, then go to Dr. for antivirals.

It's now been 5 weeks and I have no rash or any other symptoms except the odd trunk sensations. They are not painful, but very pronounced. Not sure what to do.

Thanks,

Jeff

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  • alison63966
    alison63966 jeff13619

    Posted

    Hi Jeff - I believe shingles can present very different symptoms - there doesn't seem to be any hard or fast rule - it's  variable . The fact this has been with you for 5 weeks i would suggest seeing your gp for advice - take care and good luck 

  • Shoe_Lady
    Shoe_Lady jeff13619

    Posted

    Shingles can be present in your body without a rash. Do not let anyone tell you different. The cold/flu like symptoms is also very common when suffering from the shingles virus. Try to find a doc that can help you. There are some out there. ❤
  • Merry19451
    Merry19451 jeff13619

    Posted

    Jeff,

    You seem to be very astute. The symptoms of feeling cold, fatigue, and a band of tingling in one side of your torso points a clear picture of Shingles without the Rash, or "Zoster Sine Herpete."

    I would try to find an excellent Physician to discuss this with you.

    I am a Nurse Practitioner in the States and have had Herpes Zoster-Shingles in my right ear every three to five weeks for the past twenty one years.

    Best Wishes

    Merry Juliana

  • jeff13619
    jeff13619

    Posted

    I went to Dr. today. He listened to me describe my symptoms. Didn't perform any tests and said "sounds like shingles without rash, sometimes the rash never appears".

    I am now on an Rx for antivirals. We'll see what happens. I have absolutely no pain, but that sensation on my trunk and back.

    Jeff

  • loulou22112
    loulou22112 jeff13619

    Posted

    Hi Geoff

    Nice to see you a doctor listened to you 😊 I went yesterday to the doctors  like the 9 times I have already been haha and I came away with anti depressant prescription because he thinks I am crackers I could scream no one will listen to me 😞 x

  • Merry19451
    Merry19451 jeff13619

    Posted

    Jeff,

    I am glad your physician listened to you and prescribed the Antivirals. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.

    Best Wishes

    Merry Juliana

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