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What Is The General Time Frame For Shingles? When Can I Start Feeling Better?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Corvallis, MT

I am starting my 4th week of shingles. Can anyone tell me when the sharp epains and creepy crawly sensations under the skin will go away?

October 17, 2016
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A myRAteam Member

hopefully you got to your doctor immediately and got on some meds. The earlier you start the earlier and better results you will have. Can't give you a time frame. I would think that if you started on meds right away you should be getting some relief after this long. If you haven't, call your doctor.

October 18, 2016
A myRAteam Member

It takes a while, but it will eventually go away - do not fear! Try some Tea Tree Oil on the tingly bits, or something like Elizabeth Annes arnica gel for babies ............................ the pain - that's another story but it wil also go away..................................then you spend the rest of your life praying you never get it again....
thinking of you, been there

October 24, 2016
A myRAteam Member

same poor you hope you went to doc as antibotics or meds helps I hear i never did not and ended up with pain in the area..chronicly mind you as area was already comprimised from accident as a child..

October 25, 2016
A myRAteam Member

check out net .... on Doxy..... I use for sore throat/ bron/neck issues inflamation issues also take for clymedia....and more...

Also take bi carb from 'health food' store no alum in it.... haven't had much of whatever I suffer from......

May 31, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I’ve had the shingles for 7 weeks now with no blisters. My doctor told me this happens sometimes for months before the blisters appear. I just wanted everyone to know in case they have the pain but no blisters.

May 29, 2018

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