need infomation on shingles in side of the body?

Question:

my wife got shingles they say they on the inside if the body she having servere pain in the top of her head

Answers:
Many people are under the impression that shingles is only a topical distress. One can have shingles on the brain as an example. If your wife was told they are inside, perhaps they were refering to the virus that runs thru the nerves. When I get them, I get shooting pains in my head that attack like a spasm. I haven't found anything yet to ease the pain....you are not suffering alone. Good luck.

Other Answers:
Shingles is a rash that appear on the skin.

There is medication that can help, but it must be taken right away. It can be very painful; it affects the nerves.

never heard of this but very possible,herpes zoster,what the chicken pox leave dormant in cells.thats what shingels are.try warm compresses to site and call doc for meds.yes right now they have an awns service.i am told very very painful disease.they can call in pain meds

Yes it usually hits one side of the body and it is very painful. is your dr giving her anything for the pain? and the itching? she will be very tired and in pain.even after the virus takes its course. she needs a lot of rest . and she should eat foods that are healing to the nerves because it affects the nerve endings. it is from the same virus as chickenpox. it is called herpes zoster. if you see the red bumps calamine lotion might sooth it some. I am on messenger by the name of sun_ny2 I have had it when I was 22. on my arm and upper body. it is unexplainably painful and I understand when a person is older it can be even more severe. sooth the skin anyway you can. get something for the pain from your doctor.esp if it is on her head then it goes very deep.not just on the surface of the skin. and fluids ,drink fluids .

Has she been under a lot of stress lately? lower her stress level.take care of her and she needs a lot of rest.

Shingles (herpes-zoster) do not have to present as a rash on the skin.

http://www.shingles.com/index.jsp?checked=y

I had shingles in my ear and it is called Ramsey-Hunt syndrome.

Worst three weeks of my life. The left side of my face was paralyzed and I had to tape my left eye closed at night.

http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/unilat/ramseyhunt.html

If you have not already gone to your family doc, get there Monday.

More Questions and Answers

The consumer health information on youqa.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.

need infomation on shingles in side of the body?

Health Resources