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Originally Posted by Lola39
Hello. I had sun poisoning June 1. A week after the sun poisoning, I had electrifying pain and muscle spasms in my right shoulder blade and down right arm and wrist. Diagnosed with internal shingles brought on by weakened immune system from stress and sun poisoning. Pain never went away, and swelling began in painful shingles areas as well as lymph nodes on right side. Two doctors diagnosed with me with RSD/CRPS. Having a difficult time. Meds and PT have not helped and doctors don't want to deal with me. It's been 6 months and I can't imagine going through life feeling like this. As I'm sure everyone on here knows, it's difficult when friends, family, and coworkers don't understand what they can't see. Hoping the new year brings relief and understanding.
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Welcome Lola39! I am so sorry this has happened to you. I have not heard of internal shingles. Do you think that is actually what you had? OR do you think you were misdiagnosed? My understanding is that post-herpetic pain related to shingles can be very painful and last for months. Look for a good pain management doctor (they are usually anesthesiologists) who can help you with the pain. Feel better.
Lottie