shingles in my eye

[inmyeye]

thanks in advance...

well... long story short, i had a patch of broken blisters on my arm and ended up rubbing my eye.  the discharge/fluid did make its way (contact) into my eye.  NOTE: fluid did get into my eye... i took (1) generic acyclovir (400 mg) tab and (1) prednisone (20 mg) tab a couple of minutes after.  i do not/did not have anymore lying around...

what are my chances of self inoculation?  how can i check this through a healthcare provider?  or must i wait until an initial outbreak on my face.  

thanks again.

[gracefromHHP]

it would be unusual for shingles to occur more than once.  occurring on multiple body parts over time is even more unusual. sounds like you need to start following up with a good dermatologist for better answers as to what is going on with your body.

[inmyeye]

the initial time/diagnosis... yes... when i had them else where on my body.  however, i used them all.  

the pills i had/have at the moment, were for my wife... she has hsv2.  i took her pills.  i have time to see a MD, just no money/insurance... hence, i am asking here.

[gracefromHHP]

also did they give you a full course of antivirals in the shingles doses for your shingles?

[gracefromHHP]

if this is shingles, it's not a real issue from you rubbing your eyes.  shingles is a reactivation of a prior chicken pox infection and it's not something you would spread all over your body.  

[inmyeye]

yes... i also have hsv2

[gracefromHHP]

have you been seen and diagnosed with shingles on your arm?

grace