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What Causes Pain Under The Left Breast?

I have had pain under my left breast for the last two nights. Although i have had shingles about 15 years ago i am afraid this feeling i have is similar to the one i had with shingles before. My bra seems to be irritating my left side of my back. I do have lupus and have had it all my life. I am 74 yrs old and i would like to find out if i am coming down again with shingles?
Fri, 11 Jan 2019
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Hello,

Even though you had shingles some years before it also can be repeated now. This is probably a new reactivation of shingles since virus remains dormant in body forever.

Is advisable to take acyclovir as soon as possible to prevent further spreading of bumps. Take Cetirizine for itching.

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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What Causes Pain Under The Left Breast?

Hello, Even though you had shingles some years before it also can be repeated now. This is probably a new reactivation of shingles since virus remains dormant in body forever. Is advisable to take acyclovir as soon as possible to prevent further spreading of bumps. Take Cetirizine for itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician