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What Does A Rash On The Upper Arm Indicate?

I HAVE RASH OVER MY UPPER RIGHT ARM. IT STARTED WITH LARGE SORES. MY SHOULDER IS ALWAYS HURTING. THE DOCTOR SUGGESTED ARTHRITIS AFTER DOING XRAY. BUT I FEEL THAT THIS PAIN IS DIFFERENT THAN MY OTHER SHOULDER WITH ARTHRITIS I CANNOT SLEEP ON THE RIGHT SIDE DUE TO PAIN. ALL SORES HAVE NOW ERUPTED WITH VERY LITTLE DRAINAGE AND THEY ARE DRYING UP.. i AM 65 YRS
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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With a history of sores on the skin, it is possible that the lesions are related to shingles infection.

Shingles can be associated with significant pain as well. In some persons the pain persists after the rash has resolved.
It would be associated with sores that would then dry up.

Though normal pain killers can be used with shingles, in some cases stronger medications or medications that are used for neuropathy maybe helpful.
Neuropathy refers to abnormal function the nerves, it is thought to be the reason for the pain associated with shingles.

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What Does A Rash On The Upper Arm Indicate?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic With a history of sores on the skin, it is possible that the lesions are related to shingles infection. Shingles can be associated with significant pain as well. In some persons the pain persists after the rash has resolved. It would be associated with sores that would then dry up. Though normal pain killers can be used with shingles, in some cases stronger medications or medications that are used for neuropathy maybe helpful. Neuropathy refers to abnormal function the nerves, it is thought to be the reason for the pain associated with shingles. I hope this helps