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Think I have got shingles but no rash

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anita520422
anita520422

Pain tween my shoulder blades right side

Sore when I rest my back on cushion of chair

Feel fine when I am stood up

Sleeping ok

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  • tay56201
    tay56201 anita520422

    Posted

    Please go to doctor immediately, if you start the antiviral promptly you could make a complete recovery.

    I wish I knew this before my outbreak.

    Phone your Dr today not tomorrow or go a&e and demand to start your therapy today.

    Best wishes

  • babs99203
    babs99203 anita520422

    Posted

    Get to your doctor as soon as possible. You do NOT need to have a rash to have shingles. If it IS shingles, you need to get the anti-virals within the first 72 hours. I had back pain and attributed it to all kinds of other things, never realizing it was shingles. Two weeks later, I had a very tiny rash below my breast, than confirmed the shingles, but it was too late for the meds. The worst pain started then. Try and be specific about your pain, it could be something else, but a good doctor should be able to help.
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