The rash is just where my bra does up and it goes down towards my hips and goes around to my side. It first appeared as a small lump and now is about the size of a 20 cent coin and is now black and the other area is starting to get worse.
Is it normal for it to get worse before it gets better?? It used to be really painful but its not as bad only VERY itchy.
I'm on Valtrex, take nurofen plus for the pain as well as use calomine lotion to stop the itching.
How long should it last? its been about 10 days since i noticed the first small lump.
hi!
that sucks!
I dont know much about shingles, but know that the pain and symptoms can continue for a fair while after the rash disapears. and the rash can last for weeks (like about a month).
take care of your self, try some calomine or something to sooth the itch, and keep up with the painkillers, and rest and drink lots!!
I've had shingles over ten times now, the first time I had it it lasted about a month. Subsequent times though it has lasted only a couple of weeks to a week. Unfortunately the pain and irritation can last for ages, my skin is still sensitive where i've had shingles as well as a numbness feeling. Hope it goes away soon cos shingles sucks!
Yeah, I've had shingles too and it was horrible and did last over 3 weeks for me. I got really bad muscular pain as well as the rash though, so watch out for that too.
You know.. when I saw your post the other day KM I didn't have time to respond but I immediately thought shingles... probably should of replied eh' lol sorry
I know that it can get really painful so just keep up the nurofen..
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