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Should new spots appear after treatment for shingles which was started nine days ago seemed to diminish the spots?
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What do you do if shingles reoccur a week after treatment?
If you have shingles that recur only a week after treatment, you should seek further treatment. This very painful condition will eventually go away on its own, but treatment can help to shorten the length of time you must put up with the pain.
Should a doctor be able to give information on treatment for shingles?
Yes. A doctor is needed to correctly diagnose shingles and help discuss a treatment plan. See a doctor as soon as possible because complications can arise.
Can shingles cause stomach aches?
Yes shingles can cause stomach aches. The virus can also cause pain, rash, fever, headache, chills, and a deep burning feeling. If you experience these symptoms you should consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Is Postherpetic Neuralgia something to be frightened about?
Postherpetic neuralgia is not something to be frightened about. It is also known as shingles which a lot of people do get. At the first signs of the shingles you should contact your doctor to get treatment. There are medications available that can help this condition. It is not generally life threatening but a nuisance.
What kind of treatment is used for shingles?
Herpes zooster is the virus that causes chicken pox and shingles. There is a vaccine out there to help prevent both chicken pox and shingles. If you were not vaccinated for herpes zooster, then you should talk to your doctor if you're concerned about contracting it.
How often should you get a shingles shot?
You should have the vaccine as an older adult if you had chicken pox as a child. Before shingles appear.
Shingles should you refrain from going to work?
Shingles is a contagious disease. If you have shingles, you should refrain from going to work. This disease is seen in older adults mostly, or those with weakened immune systems.
If you are vaccinated against chickenpox can you still get shingles?
No, there is no reason to get chickenpox vaccine if you've had shingles. You should talk with your health care provider about shingles vaccine.
What is the prevention of shingles?
My sister used to have shingles and the doctor said it was caused by stress so I guess you should try not to
Does a patient with Disseminated shingles need to be isolated?
Yes, a person with disseminated shingles should be on contact and respiratory isolation.
Can you go on the beach with shingles?
it's probably not a good thing to go to the beach with shingles because shingles can be very painful so you should just stay at home
Should you put tar paper down before adding shingles on existing shingles?
In case it rains before you finish shingling.
