I Got Rid Of Shingles, Thanks To Your Doctors Online!

I Got Rid Of Shingles, Thanks To Your Doctors Online!

Read On How Matthew Was Diagnosed and Treated For Shingles By An Online Doctor! 

I am Matthew, and I got treatment for shingles recently by an online doctor at Your Doctors Online. Starting treatment helped me recover completely. 

A painful red rash appeared on the left side of my chest!

It has been a few days since I started experiencing a burning pain on the left side of my chest. I thought it was an irritation to a product that I had used, so I applied calamine lotion. It didn’t help at all. Soon I started experiencing numbness and tingling as well. A few days after that, a rash appeared at the site. 

The painful rash turned into blisters!

The pain kept me up at night, and multiple fluid-filled blisters appeared at the site. Taking a painkiller didn’t help either so I promised myself that I would see a doctor after work. However, the night would not pass as the pain was terrible. I had exhausted every measure to relieve the pain, but nothing was helping.

I turned to Your Doctors Online in my time of distress!

So, I picked up my tablet and started searching for online doctors. Soon I came across a platform, ‘Your Doctors Online’, and immediately I signed up. To my surprise, I didn’t have to wait for hours or make an appointment to speak to a doctor. Within a few minutes, I was talking with a doctor. 

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The online doctor diagnosed me with shingles!

The doctor on the platform was very easy to talk to. Furthermore, she gave me ample time to explain my symptoms. After that, she asked me to share an image of the rash. She also asked me if I had any other symptoms such as a fever, fatigue, headache or sensitivity to light. After looking at the picture, Dr Farrukh diagnosed me with Shingles.

The doctor didn’t just diagnose me; she told me interesting details about shingles.

The varicella-zoster virus causes shingles. The virus causes chickenpox as well and can remain dormant in the body. Years later, it can lead to shingles. Additionally, an early diagnosis and treatment help prevent complications. It can also be mistaken for issues caused by the heart, kidney or lungs. The rash or blisters usually occur on one side of the torso.

Moreover, an infected person can pass shingles to a person previously not infected with chickenpox. The virus is passed on if someone comes in direct contact with the open sores. However, the infected person will develop chickenpox, not shingles.

I also asked the doctor if the vaccine was effective against it. She told me that the shingles vaccine is approved for individuals older than 50. It may help reduce the severity of the disease and prevent the risk of postherpetic neuralgia, but it does not prevent someone from getting shingles. 

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I got medication by an online doctor to treat shingles!

The information was beneficial in understanding the viral infection. Moreover, the doctor also prescribed antivirals and oral steroids to treat my condition. I was doing a lot better after a week. I followed up regularly with the doctors on the online platform to update them about my situation. Thanks to Your Doctors online, I am now pain and rash free!

FAQ’s On Shingles Answered By Your Doctors Online Team:


Are shingles dangerous?

Shingles is not life-threatening and do not pose any threat to an healthy individual. However, it may prove to be fatal for individuals with weakened immunity. 

What are the symptoms of shingles?

Some symptoms of shingles include:
Pain
Burning/tingling/numbness
A red rash
Fluid-filled blisters that crust over after a few days
Itching
Fever
Headache
Fatigue 

Are shingles painful?

Yes, a rash caused by shingles is painful. People affected with shingles can experience pain, burning, itching, numbness or tingling at the rash site.

What does shingles look like?

A rash caused by shingles is limited to one side of the body, such as the face or torso. The rash can typically presents as small fluid-filled blisters. The rash usually appears in a line or band on the waist or chest of the person. 

Why do shingles occur?

The varicella-zoster virus causes shingles. The same virus causes chickenpox as well. Once a person has had chickenpox, the virus can remain dormant in the body. Reactivation of the virus can result in shingles. 

Why does the rash of shingles occur on one side?

The virus resides in specific nerves and travels through them. Therefore, in the case of reactivation, it appears on one side of the body only. 

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