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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
More on shingles..need your advice..
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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More on shingles..need your advice..
by momtotwinsplus1, Nov 27, 2006 12:00AM
Thanks so much for your previous response to my post below about shingles at 38. The shingles seem to be following text book course, they are located around dermatome T-11 and extend from spine to rib cage on the right side. I have had them for 1 week now, and all but a few are turning purple, i.e. what I assume is then end of the eruptive phase.
My question now is that yesterday I started having pain in my C-3 dermatome area (back of the neck), no outbreak yet, and the pain is rather dull, not like the stinging I have in T-11, but sensitive none the less. Im really concerned that this could be more shingles, and from what I have read on the internet ( I know, I know!) multiple dermatomes are cause for worry. What are the chances I am having a seperate outbreak so soon after the initial one? Or is this part of the same outbreak, just in a different area.
I am on the 7 day course of Valtrex, but am still having pain and itching in the area of the original outbreak. If I do end up getting another out break at C-3 do you recommend seeing someone, and what kind of Dr. would I see? Thanks again for your time!
My question now is that yesterday I started having pain in my C-3 dermatome area (back of the neck), no outbreak yet, and the pain is rather dull, not like the stinging I have in T-11, but sensitive none the less. Im really concerned that this could be more shingles, and from what I have read on the internet ( I know, I know!) multiple dermatomes are cause for worry. What are the chances I am having a seperate outbreak so soon after the initial one? Or is this part of the same outbreak, just in a different area.
I am on the 7 day course of Valtrex, but am still having pain and itching in the area of the original outbreak. If I do end up getting another out break at C-3 do you recommend seeing someone, and what kind of Dr. would I see? Thanks again for your time!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 28, 2006 12:00AM
, Nov 28, 2006 12:00AM
It's very hard for me to think that the pain you're feeling is a prelude to another outbreak of zoster in another dermatome remote from the first. In all my years I've never seen that happen. If it doesn't appear in 4 days, it won't. If you get a rash there, show your dermatologist. My bet is that your mind is working overtime.
Take a break from the internet. What you have is common and no big deal.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Take a break from the internet. What you have is common and no big deal.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by momtotwinsplus1, Nov 29, 2006 12:00AM
To: Dr. R
Thank you for your advice, you are right, the internet can be a huge help, or a huge cause for worry. I did not get a rash just as you suggested. I do appreciate your input though. And am trying to get a grip! Signing off now..THANKS!
