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Are Painful Bowel Movements Before Shingles Break Out Considered Normal?
I was diagnosed with shingles yesterday. I thought I had a painful bowel blockage for a week before the rash finally appeared. Is the pain prior to rash normal or could I have two things wrong with me? I am 79 and had chicken pox as a kid. YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 31 May 2018
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I think constipation is not related to shingles. What you experienced is just a coincidence. You have to include fiber in your diet also drink more water.
For shingles you can use Acyclovir and Calamine lotion.
Hope I have answered the question.
Best regards.
I think constipation is not related to shingles. What you experienced is just a coincidence. You have to include fiber in your diet also drink more water.
For shingles you can use Acyclovir and Calamine lotion.
Hope I have answered the question.
Best regards.
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