Shingles, caused by herpes zoster virus.. HZV virus can persist, but remain inactive, in certain nerve roots within the body. If it becomes active again, usually later in life, then it can cause a variety of problems. It can also co-exist with other infections, complicating diagnosis and treatment. When systemic signs and symptoms slowly become apparent, to me it suggests that there are also other co-infections present.
Thank you Dr.Nicolson. What do you mean by other co-infections? I did see my GP who said that the rash wasn't shingles...didn't look or act like shingles-duration too long and jumping around my body. He felt my lymph nodes were not inflamed as much as just causing a lot of pain. Sending me to a rhuematologist-might be fibro or rhuematoid arthritis. Prescribed elivil anti-depressant for the uncomfortable pain and sleeplessness. Had blood work done this morning-ana-sed rate-and something else. If you or anyone else has any suggestions or advice to lessen feeling so awful I would appreciate the help. Anne
Such rashes are often caused by cell wall deficient bacteria, such as Mycoplasma and other bacterial infections. These are often found with viral co-infections. You can read more about this on our website, immed.org