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shingles anyone?
by JDog19, Sep 22, 2009 03:26PM
Ok, I am 14 years old, and recently (about a month ago) I noticed I started to break out with itchy hives;
they were white, and circled in red.
It got so bad, I couldnt stand it, I went to the E.R., they perscribed steiroids, and in a week, NO MORE HIVES!
about three to five days later, I noticed tingling on the back of my head on the left side of my scalp only. the tingling and itchy area turned into hard bumps, and started to become very painful.
I went to urgent care, and after three seconds of examining, the doctor instantly Declared that I had Shingles.
It is very very painful. I have been taking tylonol and a little benedril, but it still is painfull, mostly in my sleep.
any tips? at all? I would be very greatful!
they were white, and circled in red.
It got so bad, I couldnt stand it, I went to the E.R., they perscribed steiroids, and in a week, NO MORE HIVES!
about three to five days later, I noticed tingling on the back of my head on the left side of my scalp only. the tingling and itchy area turned into hard bumps, and started to become very painful.
I went to urgent care, and after three seconds of examining, the doctor instantly Declared that I had Shingles.
It is very very painful. I have been taking tylonol and a little benedril, but it still is painfull, mostly in my sleep.
any tips? at all? I would be very greatful!
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Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the virus that causes chickenpox. The first sign is usually a tingling feeling, itchiness, or stabbing pain on the skin. After a few days, a rash appears as a band or patch of raised dots on the side of the trunk or face. The rash develops into small, fluid-filled blisters which begin to dry out and crust over within several days. When the rash is at its peak, symptoms can range from mild itching to extreme and intense pain.
Since it is a viral illness, so it will take its own time to settle down but you can take some oral pain killers to manage the pain. Other treatment consists of antiviral drugs, steroids, analgesics and anti viral eye drops for which a doctor’s prescription is required.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.