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Rash

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Jodydun83 · 02/07/2021 12:57

I've got a painful rash on my back very itchy and I feel like utter rubbish today

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dementedpixie · 02/07/2021 13:40

Is it shingles?

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Jodydun83 · 02/07/2021 13:53

I've tried to figure out how to upload a pic to show but not a clue how to on mobile lol.

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dementedpixie · 02/07/2021 13:54

Is it on one side of your body? Shingles follows the line of a nerve and tends to be on one side

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Jodydun83 · 02/07/2021 13:55

Yes it's on one side like in middle of my back on right side

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dementedpixie · 02/07/2021 14:16

If it is shingles you could maybe get antivirals to help shift it faster. Shingles can pass on chickenpox through contact with fluid from the blisters so keep the rash covered

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Jodydun83 · 02/07/2021 14:32

Can you get a constant dull pain on the side the rash in on

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