I believe that shingles can cause lower Back pain. I've recently been diagnosed with shingles, which was preceeeded by lower back pain, heartburn-like pain, and intermittent stabbing pains throughout my chest area and right leg. Then came the snesitive skin issue. My doctor (internal medicine) said that all of these were related, and diagnosed shingles. Started treatment, and have very little blistering because it was caught early.
Gabapentin is a medication that treats pain caused by shingles. Shingles is the reason you have been prescribed the medication.
I believe that shingles can cause lower back pain.
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The excruciating pain in your back was caused by a muscle strain or injury.
I believe that shingles can cause lower back pain. I've recently been diagnosed with shingles, which was preceeeded by lower back pain, heartburn-like pain, and intermittent stabbing pains throughout my chest area and right leg. Then came the snesitive skin issue. My doctor (internal medicine) said that all of these were related, and diagnosed shingles. Started treatment, and have very little blistering because it was caught early.
In my clinical experience the pain caused by shingles can be treated well with acupuncture. Acupuncture can also be used to shorten the duration of a shingles outbreak, as well as strengthen overall immune system health which helps with the number of shingles outbreak.
It is possible for the outbreak to occur more than once; but only about 5% will have additional outbreaks.
Shingles is like a rash but with big blisters caused by the chickenpox virus. It is very painful and contagious so if someone has it they need to be quarantined. There isn't a cure for shingles, but known treatment is taking antiviral, pain and antibiotic medication.
Shingles develop in 3 stages. First, a deep pain as if caused by injury, but you were not injured. Second, stabbing pain which comes and goes. This kind of pain is specific to shingles, very unlike throbing pain which is continuous. If you take medication early you can stop the progress of the illness, otherwise blisters break out.
Yes, it is possible that the sunburn-like rash and pain on your back and ankle could still be related to shingles, as the virus can cause lingering symptoms even after the initial outbreak. Shingles can lead to postherpetic neuralgia, which may manifest as pain in the affected areas. However, it’s also essential to consider other potential causes for your symptoms. Consulting a healthcare professional is recommended for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Trichomoniasis is not related to shingles. Trich is caused by a parasite. Shingles is caused by reactivation of chicken pox virus (varicella virus).
Shingles is caused by varicella zoster, a virus.