what is this rash?

[Calluna]

The ones on my back have scabs but not sure if thats from scratching them. The ones under my boob have tiny blisters but not oozing.

I dunno what to do...

I know it might not be, I guess I figured I should just go with the worst case scenario.

[willow5]

I don't know. I think it's mostly a big problem for pregnant women and people who haven't had chicken pox. So babies would be a no no if you really think it could be shingles. If I was going out with adults, no one pg and no babies/young kids, I might see if I could cover the rash, thoroughly wash my hands and have absolute minimal physical contact with anyone. Be careful with touching your eyes, we had a resident at work (aged care) with shingles and it spread to her eyes s IF it were to be there you could spread it by touching your eyes then touching someone else I guess. I feel bad for suggesting it now, I feel like I've freaked you out and made you more miserable but I guess you do need to be careful, just in case. Is the rash only on your right or left side or both?

[*LittleMissSummer*]

I've had a look at your photos and i'm 90% certain its shingles as it looks exactly like what mine did. Others can only catch it/chicken pox if they come in contact with the affected area. You are still free to do anything you like only if youre up for it of course!

I went out to dinner, and did all sorts of things when i had it. Its just painful and uncomfortable thats all.

[willow5]

Did you post photos here? Or was that on fb?

[Calluna]

Theres one in my op. "rash" is a link. Sorry, it's a little hidden. I didn't do that very well.

It's on my right side under my breast. And right side just at the bottom of my shoulder blade.

It's ok Willow. I need to know it's possible and a friend on fb had already suggested it, so really you just confirmed what she was saying.


Thanks LMS, In that case I'll still go out for dinner but hold of on visiting the family until I've seen a doctor.

[willow5]

I see it now Still I wouldn't like to make a guess from the pics. LMS has had it though she'd be a better judge than me. I think if you're sensible and careful you could go for dinner, LMS said she could go out etc. Just be extra careful with hand washing etc. I'd just stay well away from preggies and babies, and try not to touch or rub your eyes, just to be extra safe. No shirt swapping

[Calluna]

Damn. I was hoping the waitress might let me wear her pretty Sari...

[willow5]

Damn. I was hoping the waitress might let me wear her pretty Sari...

Not tonight Calluna