Shingles spots
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Hi I've still got shingles spots 5 weeks after first ones appeared no I didn't not take the antiviral pills any idea how long it will take for the spots to go
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Notes on Shingles spots
barclay430 dilys83010
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Most cases of shingles last 3 to 5 weeks. Shingles follows a pattern: The first sign is often burning or tingling pain; sometimes, it includes numbness or itching on one side of the body. Somewhere between 1 and 5 days after the tingling or burning feeling on the skin, a red rash will appear. My experience is that the rash lasts about a week. I still have the bumps 7 months after and I have PHN also on the left side of my head and face, caused by permanent nerve damage-it's excruciating! Treat this nasty virus as soon as you can with the antivirals to help stop another bout and limit the damage it can cause.