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Shingles or hives or what

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Worriedone21
Worriedone21

Hello all.. I am a 26 year female. 

Last month I was diagnosed with shingles and prescribed acyclovir.. about a week and a half later my shingles were healed and only small scars left. A couple days ago I noticed red spots a little higher than where the shingles were. Right away I started taking acyclovir again.. I had some leftover. So my question is do shingles always blister because this second time they didn’t they look more like hives. And do shingles come back ? I thought it was one and done? Thank you.. I’m a worrywart

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  • flo57
    flo57 Worriedone21

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    Hello Worriedo...  I can relate to your story and it is very maddening. I rode that same roller coaster that you're on and it is very stressful.   I see that you had a blood test done and wondered if the doctor did a type specific blood test.  They are usually expensive, in Canada its 150$.  If you just had the regular test, about 85% of the population test positive for it... 

    ?Good Luck

    Flo

  • elena68445
    elena68445 Worriedone21

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    Hi Worrieddone21 I think the reason you had an additional outbreak is because your supposed to take ALL OF RHE ACYCLOVIR that was prescribed. I think you didn’t give your immune system a chance to fully kick it out b/c of that reason you have to finish all of your medication dear..... 

    When your finished ALL go get a clearance from your doctor just to make sure ok? If it’s possible some ppl have issues with insurance etc. But pls just finish all your meds...

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