Anyone ever have Shingles(rash)?

Question

I am 24wks pregnant and I have a 13month old. I have had the chicken pox before when I was younger and now I suspect that I have shingles. I went to the emergency room yesterday and the doctor said that she thinks it is impetigo, very unlikely, the rash is very very painful. She gave me a cream to put on it and it seems to be just getting worse and so is the pain. The rash consists of about 12 medium small red and purple blisters on my inner forearm close to my elbow, the skin under the blisters is deep red. My whole arm seems to be hypersensitive to any touch. Has anyone ever had shingles, and if so what were your symptoms? And any suggestions on how to deal with the pain? I can't sleep.
Thanks

They are clear blisters filled with clear fluid, the skin around them is purple and red....

I am actually going to a dermatologist on Monday because I am having a surgery so I can ask him what he thinks, and I have an OB appointment on the 18th for a check up. I am just trying to get relief.

I went to another Emergency Room doctor this morning really early, they ran tests. It is shingles but now i have pain meds and antibiotics.

Answer 1

Hi It's a Girl!

Here are some ideas to heal the issue.

Cause
Shingles can be due to chicken pox (in children), pleurisy, Bell`s palsy, herpes simplex, appendicitis, colic, gallstones, colitis, trigeminal neuralgia, or contact dermatitis. All of these conditions must be screened for and, if present, properly treated to provide lasting relief from shingles.

Caution: Shingles eruptions that last longer than two weeks can be a sign of underlying immune problems or cancer (particularly Hodgkin`s disease), and therefore require immediate medical attention. In addition, see an ophthalmologist immediately if herpes zoster occurs near the eyes or on the forehead, as it can cause blindness.


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Natural Cures

Aromatherapy: Massage the essential oils of lemon, geranium, bergamot, eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender, or chamomile along the affected area.

Diet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet that emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables and minimizes carbohydrates (avoiding refined carbohydrates and sugars altogether).

Flower Essences: Crab Apple.

Herbs: Combine equal parts of oat straw, St. John`s wort, and skullcap tinctures and take one teaspoon of this mixture four times a day. Peppermint oil applied topically can also help reduce pain, unless the skin is excessively dry, in which case it is contraindicated.

Homeopathy: Useful homeopathic remedies include Arsen alb., Rhus tox., Sepia, Natrum mur., Hepar sulph., Caladium, and Acidum nit.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment.
*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment. Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers clear instructions and recommendations.

Juice Therapy: Drink carrot and celery juice with one tablespoon of parsley juice once or twice each day.

Nutritional Supplementation: At the first sign of outbreak, apply zinc oxide along the path of the affected nerve area two to three times daily. Other helpful nutrients include L-lysine, vitamin B-complex, vitamin B12, BHT, calcium, and high doses of vitamin C plus bioflavonoids. Topical application of vitamin E can also be helpful. Snake vaccine made from venom has also been known to take away the pain of shingles.

Topical Treatment: Apply apple cider vinegar to the affected area.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating shingles: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Detoxification Therapy, Energy Medicine (Light Beam Generator, Ondamed, TENS), Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Neural Therapy, Orthomolecular Medicine (Vitamin B12 injections combined with adenosine monophosphate), Oxygen Therapy (Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy, Ozone), and Reflexology.

Best of health to you

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Shingles blisters are usually clear, watery fluid filled blisters in little clumps. They usually run right along a nerve route, thereby causing great pain. Ibuprofen and Aleve are used to keep the pain down, but until the blisters are gone, the pain is most likely going to stay with you. Don't put anything moist on it except for the cream the doctor gave you.

Impetigo IS painful also. I've never heard of it on the arms, but you never know. Try Ibuprofen and/or Aleve. It helps when I have shingles so it may help with the impetigo pain.~

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Your symptoms sound right, but the location (your arm) is all wrong. Most cases of shingles occur on the torso and some cases occur on the face. If you are concerned about your diagnosis (and of course want to alleviate the pain), make an appointment with a doctor you trust. And while a painkiller (Aleve, Advil etc.) would probably help, since you are pregnant, you'll want to discuss this with your doctor first.

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You really need to go to your OBGYN - If you think you have Shingles then it could affect the baby. Treatment would / will be tricky - You need to find the right treatment that will help you and not harm your child. I have never had them, but I have had relatives with them. You need a second opinion...Emergency room is fine, but everyone is rushed. You need to be seen to and taken care of. Good luck.
Natural therapies are great, but you need to look at how even that will affect your child. Please, before you do anything else speak with your doctor.

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Yes, my son did. I know of other women who have this painful rash during pregnancy. You can buy propolis salve or tetracil over the counter.