I just went to my doctor about a rash around my waist area and he diagnosed it as shingles. However, there is no pain involved, just itchiness. I told him that but he seemed to think it was still shingles. I've checked everywhere online and it seems that pain usually always comes before the rash, which I got a few days ago. Is it possible that the pain will come later or has my doctor misdiagnosed me?
2007-12-03 15:42:41 · 7 answers · asked by billprang 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I had shingles and like you, just noticed an itchy rash. I had no pain that I recalled whatsoever. I just noticed I had a big patch on my waist area and assumed I was allergic to something.
Usually with shingles it begins from the inside before its visible on the outside which is why your doctor asked if there was any pain.
Rest assured, you were most likely not misdiagnosed! Just try to not scratch it, and if possible, soak in a warm bath with some baking soda... it relieves the itch! Or make a baking soda paste and apply it to the rash area.
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I just went to my doctor about a rash around my waist area and he diagnosed it as shingles. However, there is no pain involved, just itchiness. I told him that but he seemed to think it was still shingles. I've checked everywhere online and it seems that pain usually always comes before the...
2015-08-18 17:50:46 · answer #5 · answered by Witty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lesions of shingles are not always painful, especially in younger individuals. They are almost always on only one side of the body, and do not cross the midline (front or back) by more than a centimeter or two.
Shingles is usually pretty obvious to an experienced physician. There are occasional atypical cases that may need referral to a dermatologist, but these are rare.
2007-12-03 15:56:02 · answer #6 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never had shingles but I know it depends on where they are located. I've known multiple people who had them on the face/head and it was painful. I also know someone who had it recently and it just itched with no pain but it was on the leg.
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