I totally agree with Annie.
People using immune suppressing drugs, may develop shingles
faster than others. The virus (Herpes Zoster)may cross the blood brain barrier.
Both Herpes simplex and zoster, look alike when they erupt.
They can be tested for with a blood level for antibodies for each.
I had an atypical (unusual) presentation down my right arm...
and then I contracted a severe pneumonia...and my doctor tested me to see which virus was causing this. The shingles showed up with that test with extremely high titres. I was working midnight shifts, which were depressing my immune responses. I had to therefore, change my work schedules permanently.
Zovirax or Valtrex should be given ASAP...so you do not get spread into your brain and spinal cord.
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