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Are Pain In Right Shoulder Blade, Pressure In Breast And Chest Suggestive Of Shingles?
I am experiencing pain in my right shoulder blade and sometimes I feel pressure along my right breast and right side of my chest. Visited Dr. Had exrsys taken , every thing was negative. He called to say he was thinking of the possibility of shingles. Do you agree?
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
Hello,
Yes, shingles are possible. If you are having pain and itching in the chest you may be in the first phase of shingles when the pustules have not burst yet. In this phase, you can use acyclovir in order not to be spread further. Also, use calamine lotion over them.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
Yes, shingles are possible. If you are having pain and itching in the chest you may be in the first phase of shingles when the pustules have not burst yet. In this phase, you can use acyclovir in order not to be spread further. Also, use calamine lotion over them.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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