Skin crawling, minimal rash, minimal pain - Shingles?
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I am 51 and I developed a mild rash on my neck area. The bumps are tiny and a little rough and the bigger ones radiate in a line along the side of my neck. It is sensitive to touch, itchy, burning and at times feels like my skin is crawling or sweat is trickling. Sometimes I have pins and needles feeling and one evening I had pain radiating into my jaw but that didn't last long. The tingling, sensitivity, skin crawling sensation is maddening. Previously over the years, I have 7-8 bouts on a different area on the back of my shoulder on the same side of my body. This would start with some itching for a day or so then a burning sensation straight to the bone which is very painful. Only once did I have an eruption in this area and the main symptom was the deep pain. I have had this recent rash for a couple of weeks following some intense stress which included the death of one of my best friends, my young cousin diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor and unnecessary family drama which has left half of my husband's family not speaking with one another. Can this rash be shingles, even though I don't have blisters or the deep nerve pain?? I can't really afford a Dr visit, not to mention it is flu season and I don't want to be exposed. Also after this length of time, would drugs even be helpful? Thanks so much!!
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Jeannie74 Lightworker
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Lightworker, my condolences re the death in your family. Sometimes it tends to bring out the worst in people. Hopefully time will heal the discord.
Re your rash and pain, I am not a physician but I am an RN recovering from shingles as we speak. I cannot tell what you have going on in your body. But perhaps , the following may help.
* if you have had this two weeks the antiviral medicine would not help at this point
* I don't know where you live but most towns have free clinics available. You might try calling your local hospital to see if they have a free clinic where you could be seen or make a recommendation
* in case the rash is shingles, it should look more like blisters which will eventually pop and dry up. Try to avoid touching them as that will cause virus to spread
* if you have blisters you are contagious during that time to anyone who has not had chicken pox or the chicken pox vaccine
* pain relief is difficult without seeing a Dr but Advil, Alleve, Tylenol and the topical patch or ointment Lidocaine may help. I have also used ice packs to numb the pain
I hope this helps and you will soon feel better.
Lightworker Jeannie74
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Thank you for your response. I have pretty much decided it is not shingles, and after 3 weeks, there's not much point in going to the doctor since it seems to be getting better. I appreciate the time you took to comment!!
hal90651 Lightworker
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Hello , oct. 2016 was my 2nd time with shingles. And when I was relaxed I also felt like my skin was crawling. It’s a scary sensation. The 1st of Nov. my docter scheduled a blood test , which he wants every 2 years . Everything normal in 2014 ,, But this test showed I had CLL a type of leukemia. CT scan and a lot more special blood test that confirmed docter”s diagnosis. The skin crawling for me was not from shingles, I had leukemia. They claim it is not cureable, just treatable . I found natural fruits that killed my leukemia. Granabana & Tamerind , They both have antiviral property. So they really help with shingles. Enough about me , You need to see a docter , It’s apparently there is a reason for a weak immune system. I feel mine was weak from my surgery diet. The hardest thing for me was to cut surgers, Natural surgers in fruits and organic juices are ok to me. I no longer worry about cancer or shingles. There is a lot too healthy eating