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Inner shingles
My daughter has been suffering for about 5 weeks. Multiple scans, chest x-rays, ultrasound for gall bladder. All negative. she has a slight rash on her back. She is in constant pain, not sleeping, etc. Squeezing, painful sensation in chest and back. Could it be inner shingles? No meds are helping pain, gabapentin, etc.
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Hello @paulinybeany and welcome to Mayo Connect. I can understand your concern. I had Shingles several years ago, and I know the pain is difficult to deal with. For me, the pain was severe for about five weeks and then began to lessen. Has she been diagnosed with Shingles?
I am glad she is being followed up with scans, ultrasounds, etc. I'm wondering if she has been seen by a dermatologist? Dermatologists are experts in rashes and other skin problems.
I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you post updates and let me know how she is doing?
She has just been diagnosed with inner shingles and is on oxycodone, and on an antiviral. She has blisters inside her mouth and says it feels like she has others
further down. Thank you for your concern. At least she was able to get some sleep last night, aside from the intense pain, sleep was a major problem. I will update later.