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Shingles new symptom

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PerkyOchrePeer · 25/01/2026 05:41

I have had shungles for about a week.. taking antivirals and painkillers. I had a stinging eye which was swollen and a tight feeling g on side of head above the swollen eye near the temple. I no longer have sti ging eye and the tight feeling is reduced d abd I havent needed painkillers but last night the top of my head now feels tight and it's not very comfortable. Im concerned

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Alicorn1707 · 25/01/2026 05:54

It is not uncommon for shingles to affect the scalp @PerkyOchrePeer

PerkyOchrePeer · 25/01/2026 09:30

Alicorn1707 · 25/01/2026 05:54

It is not uncommon for shingles to affect the scalp @PerkyOchrePeer

Its gone now

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