<human>: I I was told I have shingles, but in reading about it, it states that blisters will not appear on the lips only. The left jaw aches and I have a tingly/ prickly needles on the left side of my face. I have a cold sore on my lip but do not have any rash. Could it still be shingles?
<bot>: Hello, Thanks for your query on Chat Doctor"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this in detail-1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor to confirm it.1)Discuss with your treating Doctor about [Acyclovir, Capsaicin cream, Lidocaine spray and ibuprofen+codeine combination for pain]2)For prevention of complications you can discuss [Shingles vaccine]with your treating Doctor. Hope that helps