Shingles question?

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I have had Shingles twice in my life now. I haven't had a breakout for about a year now. When I do, it's always located along my left side starting middle of my back and wrapping around. Although I haven't broke out in a while I do find I'm always itchy around the area that did break out. Is this commen?

2007-06-05 14:43:29 · 2 answers · asked by sweet 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions

Will my itching ever go away?

2007-06-05 14:50:51 · update #1

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yes, it is called herpetic neuralgia, be glad it is only an itch, many suffer with excrutiating pain for years.

2007-06-05 14:46:52 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

There is frequently nerve damage with shingles. This is probably what you are feeling.

2007-06-05 21:46:15 · answer #2 · answered by TAT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋