Shingles only occurs in a dermatomal pattern. If it is on your face and arms it is probably not shingles. Most of the time with shingles you would have a burning sensation for a one to three days prior to any eruptions. An allergic reaction could last this long if you are still in contact with the allergen. Sometimes things that we were not allergic to before over time you can become allergic to. Also for example you may not be allergic to strawberries and may not be allergic to whipped cream, but you may be allergic to strawberries and whipped cream together.
Shingles only occurs in a dermatomal pattern. If it is on your face and arms it is probably not shingles. Most of the time with shingles you would have a burning sensation for a one to three days prior to any eruptions. An allergic reaction could last this long if you are still in contact with the allergen. Sometimes things that we were not allergic to before over time you can become allergic to. Also for example you may not be allergic to strawberries and may not be allergic to whipped cream, but you may be allergic to strawberries and whipped cream together.
I would request something. what does your doctor say about all of this. something isn't right. See if they can't get you in on an emergency basis to an allegerist.
you would tend to think if you were allergic to something then you would have a rash all over your body.
good luck
michelle
Today is Wednesday and I'm still scratching and itchy and have some swelling left in my face. I have taken all the Meds and I'm still not 100%. Should I request a consult to an allergy clinic?
my 16 year old had shingles 8 years ago and they are extremely painful. his looked like tiny blisters in a group. he had his on his back. I have heard of people having them on their eye. I don't remember him being swollen, but that doesn't mean anyting.
It seem like there was liquid in these little bumps of his. I do remember how much painhe was in even with some pain medication and I don't remember how long it lasted. I will see if I can't google anything for you.
Shingles is an infection caused by a virus from the herpes family of viruses. Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster/ varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles only occurs in people who have had chickenpox; shingles represents a reactivation of the dormant varicella-zoster virus. Shingles generally affects the elderly, although it occasionally occurs in younger and/or immunodeficient individuals. 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.
Also I just read they crust over like chicken pox did.
I am glad you are better and I hope you can figure out what it was.
just to let you know, you can become allergic to anything at anytime of your life a few years ago my husband was rushed to the ER. he has always eaten beef and he became allergic to it. no he didn't have a rash his throat was swollen
michelle