PLEASE, anyone, who do I see for shingles?

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I asked this previously under a different subject title, and I got little in the way of helpful responses. Can someone tell me what type doc I should see for shingles? I've was diagnosed by my gp, but I don't feel he is totally ethical in his approach to things. I need to know, do I check into seeing a neurologist? Dermatologist? Please, someone -- anyone, can you be of some assistance? If you answered under another subject, please don't repost the same answers. I need a new set of helpful answers.

Ok folks, pls quit telling me to see my primary care physician/family doc/general practitioner! Re-read my question for explanation!

What is the world is everyone missing here? Are you all just answering my question w/o reading my entire question? I WAS DIAGNOSED BY MY GP!

Answer 1

I'm not sure why you distrust your GP, but if so you should change doctors. You don't need a neurologist; a dermatologist would be OK, but any primary care doctor can diagnosis and treat shingles. You need an anti-Zoster antiviral, something for pain, and maybe some steroids to prevent future nerve pain.

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I had shingles for the first time when I was 8, and then kept on getting them (I'm kinda sickly, haha!) The stuff inside the blisters can cause other people to get shingles if they touch it. Keep your shingles covered up. Try not to scratch them incase it gets on your fingertips and you forget to wash them. If it itches or stings, lay your hand on a cold hard surface and it will help. Shingles are like 'adult chicken pox'. If you have had chicken pox once, you never do again - but you can get shingles. You get them due to stress sometimes which messes up your immune system. Keep it covered. Notify your neices mother and your friend, but they will most likely me alright unless they touched the blisters! But remember to keep a little distance from them until the shingles begin to heal. Hope they disappear soon!

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If you think you have shingles, you should see your doctor as soon as possible, because antiviral medication is effective only if given early.

* Do not scratch. This may increase the risk of secondary bacterial infection and scarring. Antihistamines can relieve the itching.

* Pain medication is often necessary.

* Apply cool tap-water compresses to weeping blisters for 20 minutes several times a day to soothe and help dry the blisters. It also aids in removing the scabs and decreases the potential for bacterial infection. Tap-water compresses must be stopped once the blisters have dried, so the surrounding skin does not become too dry and itchy.

* Keep the area clean with mild soap and water. Application of petroleum jelly can aid in healing. Wear loose clothing to avoid extra pain from clothing rubbing against the rash. Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with others who have not had chickenpox, are ill, or who have a weakened immune system.


Medications

* Some doctors only treat symptoms of shingles such as pain. Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, for example) and ibuprofen (Advil, for example) or tricyclic antidepressants are examples of some pain medications that may be used, especially in postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). PHN is the pain that remains in some people even after the rash goes away.

* Antiviral medications, such as acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), and famciclovir (Famvir), may decrease the duration of skin rash and pain, including the pain of PHN. These medications must be started early in the disease to have any benefit. Your doctor will decide which medications you may need.

* Sometimes, topical corticosteroids are used to decrease inflammation. Topical medications may be used to soothe the area or prevent infection


first off my opinion about why you think your dr is unethical is cause you didnt get the answer you wanted.. or a quick cure.
there is no specialist . Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chicken pox. so that means you cna actively spead chicken pox.. stay away from people..

I dont feel comfortable going into more detail about this cause you seem sure your doctor is wrong! what did he tell you to make you feel this way.. and why are you jumping to find some other 'specially trained physician'!

Answer 7

shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox as you probably already know, there is information on the national institute of neurological disorders and stroke website (so a neurologist may be a good place to start). depending on how bad it is, you may need antibiotics, which are most effectively administered intravenously, to have this done, you need a hospital. otherwise your gp should be able to suggest the best person to see. specialists usually require a refferral from a gp.if you are worried about the ethics of your gp maybe you should think about changing. hope this helped and dont forget, it is highly contagious and is very dangerous for pregnant women

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a GP should be fine. but if really want to see another doctor for second opinion, you can go to a dermatologist or neurologist since shingles is a result of varicella zoster multiplying at the nerve endings.