For the past three days, I've had a rash developing on my chest and back. It started around my collarbone and has spread toward my sternum, armipits, and shoulders as well as my mid-upper back. Occasionally, I get short, painful itching. Thought it might be shingles, but my doctor says it is
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Treatment isn't available nor necessary, but there are some products that can help with the symptoms.
Good luck ;)
I think what you describe is indeed shingles, caused by a reactivation of the herpes zoster virus ( chicken pox ) , in the herpes family but not an STD
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Hi guys this problem mostly cause by smoking stop smoking and try to use cold things like yogurt, and the main reason all of this gastric problem
I have the same thing, the pain starts in the middle upper left side of the back, goes around to the left armpit for a while it is scary, I think it is a lung issue or spine issue or possibly cancer metastesis. I am going to see if i can get an MRI or a pet scan.
sounds like shingles!
There is nothing to worry about.It is actually a little nerve problem
Consult Any general physician
There is a course of few tablets like megamox which will help to get rid of this problem..............
Consult Any general physician
There is a course of few tablets like megamox which will help to get rid of this problem..............
I have this problem and found out I have a disk protruding into my spinal canal
I have chest pains on the left and the pain seems to affect my back. I also get burning sensation in my abdomen coupled with horrific chest pain and back pain on the left side. What could this be?
It was herpes zoster, otherwise known as shingles. When you're a kid and catch chickenpox, it can hide and lie dormant in the nerve cells. When you're immune system is depressed by stress or illness, it comes out as herpes zoster. People can even get chickenpox from someone with shingles if they have not had chickenpox before. You didn't get it from a towel at the gym, and if you're doctor really told you this change doctors.
They both come from the Human alphaherpesvirus 3 (HHV-3), usually referred to as the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Crazy, huh? You can get it again, it still lies dormant in nerve cells, but it's usually not like the sti herpes that can flare up often.
Source: had it since a teen, am old.
They both come from the Human alphaherpesvirus 3 (HHV-3), usually referred to as the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Crazy, huh? You can get it again, it still lies dormant in nerve cells, but it's usually not like the sti herpes that can flare up often.
Source: had it since a teen, am old.
i have smiliar problem like yours but i didn't get a real medication that can help out of the pain, i end up taking aspirin to relieved my pain but i nfear the side effect
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If you have been experiencing pain under your left breast, itching under the breast, and radiating pain in your left arm and shoulder for a while, here are some possible steps that you can consider:
1. Get imaging tests: Your healthcare provider may recommend imaging tests such as a chest x-ray, ultrasound, or MRI to help identify any underlying issues that may be causing your symptoms.
2. Consider nerve testing: Your healthcare provider may recommend nerve testing to determine if there are any issues with the nerves in your chest or arm.
3. Explore alternative treatments: If conventional medical treatments have not been effective, you may want to consider alternative treatments such as acupuncture, massage, or chiropractic care.
Taking nerve pills every day without a proper diagnosis and prescription can be harmful and lead to dependence, so it's important to work closely with your doctor to find a safe and effective treatment plan.
1. Get imaging tests: Your healthcare provider may recommend imaging tests such as a chest x-ray, ultrasound, or MRI to help identify any underlying issues that may be causing your symptoms.
2. Consider nerve testing: Your healthcare provider may recommend nerve testing to determine if there are any issues with the nerves in your chest or arm.
3. Explore alternative treatments: If conventional medical treatments have not been effective, you may want to consider alternative treatments such as acupuncture, massage, or chiropractic care.
Taking nerve pills every day without a proper diagnosis and prescription can be harmful and lead to dependence, so it's important to work closely with your doctor to find a safe and effective treatment plan.