it's unfortunate that they didn't do a lesion culture to confirm shingles :(
at this point, nothing to be done as long as it's all healing. should the rash appear again on those areas, be seen within 48 hours of its appearance for a lesion culture . shingles rarely reoccurs so you probably won't ever get it again but should it, time for a further work up.
Oh...and I was diagnosed w/shingles with just a simple exam. Doctor looked at my outbreak on the foot and back of the leg...one side of the body.....listened to me talk about nerve pain and in a few seconds had me diagnosed.
Thank you so much for your help (moving my other post) and response.
I was diagnosed with shingles on Sunday and was put immediately on antivirals. high doses of ocyclovir
I went to urgent care to get the diagnosis when the painful rash emerged on my foot and back of my leg.
I really thought it was odd, then, to have a hsv2 outbreak as well...but it makes sense with a compromised immune system.
Funny thing is that I am, or thought I was, a very healthy/active person who eats well......apparently not! I am under a lot of stress.
any info is much appreciated about this.
I removed your other post since it was the same as this one.
not unusual at all if you have a shingles ob for your hsv2 to reactivate. shingles really stresses the body so it triggering a hsv2 reoccurrence wouldn't be unheard of.
did you take antivirals in the shingles doses to treat the shingles? how did they diagnose you as having shingles?
grace
Hi flower220 - The two are related only in that they belong to the same herpes family. Otherwise, they're two different diseases. I'm not a doctor (you should ask yours!), but I suppose it's possible that since an outbreak with HSV compromises your immune system, that then your body has a tougher time fighting the shingles. This is only a guess, however. Do read up on the two viruses, and talk to your doc. Best to you!