I went to the Dr. yesterday and was told I have shingles. They started Thurs and looked like insect bites. The next day there were even more and itched really bad. Finally on Sunday I went to a Doc in the Box and she said I had very early shingles. They are on my right side of my back and a smaller patch on my left hip. I am taking Valacyclovir 3 times a day. They itch really bad but no pain. No blisters, just red bumps in clusters. Do you think this is shingles? Ice packs help with the itching and I have put a cream on them that helps some.
Dear user...sincerely I want to tell u that what your doctor said is true......shingles symptoms matches your words and confirmed by clinical examination ...it is just reactivation of varicella zoster virus.....in the past u were infected with varicella zoster and now when you are stressed reactivation occur .it appears as shingles in certain area of the body .no worry about it just reassurance.... we prefer to administer the vaccine as your antibodies decreased with time . You should discuss with your doctor about vaccination as the vaccine is good for u ...take care of your health wish you healthy life