Shingles or Herpes Zoster - Shingles Message Board

carlosvel · 12-01-2007, 09:27 PM

I had developed a rash and a burning symtom in my back and chest. Look like shingles. I live in Baton Rouge, LA. I'm 61 years old What I can do ?

catharine101 · 12-02-2007, 07:53 AM

Go see a doctor and get it diagnosed.

carlosvel · 12-08-2007, 05:46 PM

Thank you Catharine. I did it and I am under treatment now. I hope I will be back to normal condition in a couple weeks. I'm still working every day but is not fun.

Carlos

kennyc · 12-26-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by carlosvel

I had developed a rash and a burning symtom in my back and chest. Look like shingles. I live in Baton Rouge, LA. I'm 61 years old What I can do ?

get to a Doctor right away. You have to get the meds in your system right away, or they may not work. i took valtrex and after 8 pills my shingles started clearing up!

carlosvel · 12-27-2007, 09:19 PM

Thank you Kennie. I took Acyclovir 800 MG already and I'm much better now than two weeks ago.
Carlos