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What Causes Headache And Pain In The Lower Abdomen And Arm While Having Shingles?

My wife has had shingles for about a week and started taking medicine three days ago. The pain level has gone down a little, but the pain locations have spread and become more random. Originally it was in the right lower abdomen but now it occurs sometimes as a headache, sometimes in the arm. The rash itself has not spread - that is still localised to the lower abdomen. Is this more diffuse pain something to be concerned about? Reading online descriptions caution against spreading rash, but don t mention the location of pains.
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Hi.
As per your case history of shingles.
My treatment advice is -
1. There may be associated headache and bodyache as prodrome.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain.
4. Other treatment options are oral tramadol and topical diclocenac given only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Headache And Pain In The Lower Abdomen And Arm While Having Shingles?

Hi. As per your case history of shingles. My treatment advice is - 1. There may be associated headache and bodyache as prodrome. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain. 4. Other treatment options are oral tramadol and topical diclocenac given only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.