Recurrent Shingles

[Louloubell]

I am a young healthy (34yo) female.  I had my first outbreak of shingles when I was 20 years old and would break out about once a year around the same time and in the same general area.  From 2005 to this past December 2007 I was outbreak free, but had the rash and symptoms reoccur in the same area only with more generalized pain in my right thigh versus the normal localized pain on my right hip.  Since that outbreak I have had 2 more outbreaks of shingles the most recent starting today.  I did notice that with Valtrex the last time my symptoms resolved much more quickly.  I'm wondering why I am having such frequent outbreaks and has anyone else encountered this?

[Cliffrat]

Hello, I am searching online for others who suffer from constant shingles outbreaks.  I have had reoccurring shingles on my lower left back, which seems to travel about 12 inches, from my upper butt cheek, then higher on my back.  I have had this condition for many years.  Typical outbreaks occur 2-3 weeks apart.  On rare occasions, I might go for a 6-8 weeks without a breakout.  Pretty painful event with onset pain in my left leg and hip nerves and discomfort in my lower left back.  Anyone else exhibit this sort of frequency?

[nonamesareleft]

Same thing here too. 4th time and it is following bronchitis this time. It seems like anything from stress to a cold bring mine out.... I am tired and frustrated at the lack of research and treatment. I am going to speak with my primary care physician and ask for refills. Thanks for the idea. Hope you are well!

[Hollycraft]

I had shingles for the 1st time in 2010, I was 54 at the time. Now, last month I had a second outbreak on my neck which was short lived as I took meds and used a fantastic gel which has comfrey in it. Stops the itching and clears up the rash for me FAST! However, a week after the neck rash went away a rash popped up on my right hand. Then a day later another rash showed up on my left arm and left leg. This is too weird! I am clearing up the rashes quickly with my comfrey gel but am concerned about the recurrence of this so quickly and in several areas. I was told by the doctor to get a shingles shot as soon as this clears up. Hopefully it will without another outbreak somewhere else on my person!

[Feb123]

I feel your pain. When I was little i had an outbreak next to eye and my previous doctor told me it was herpes zoster. My current doctor told mr it has to be hsv. I had a culture done and swore it said zoster. Next time i have an outbreak i want my current doctor to do a culture. The sun causes many if my outbreaks:(

[7lake77]

You realize herpes zoster is shingles, right? That is the scientific term is all.

[maatson]

And sorry if I have been too technical,and not addressing to the problem you have faced and apologies if I have been less sensitive.
My best wishes.