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Seek MEDICAL HELP!

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Shingles? I was told by a doctor once shingles is only on one side of the body. I am not hurting-just itchy.

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On 7/15/2014 Pianomama said:

Shingles? I was told by a doctor once shingles is only on one side of the body. I am not hurting-just itchy.

If you can take it, the Benadryl will help the itching and the rash. It blocks the histamine response.

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I get hives that it.ch like crazy when I get really stressed out.

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On 7/15/2014 auntacid said:

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This description really doesn't sound like shingles at all. Shingles has a rash and is almost always on one side. Pianomama, I hope you contacted your physician or at least your pharmacist if the problem persisted.

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Update: Went to Doctor and it is a fungal rash. Easy to treat with over the counter cream.

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I am so happy for you that it can be easily treated. But I am confused. Was it related to your original infection? Are fungus and yeast infections the same thing? I just don't know if those things can spread and would appreciate someone sharing their knowledge. Thank you.

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Yeast infection is caused by candida albicans a fungus. Yes, it can spread systemically...try avoiding sugar, until the rash is gone. And use the OTC fungal cream until it is is fully gone.
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On 7/17/2014 KarenQVC said:

I am so happy for you that it can be easily treated. But I am confused. Was it related to your original infection? Are fungus and yeast infections the same thing? I just don't know if those things can spread and would appreciate someone sharing their knowledge. Thank you.

Yeast is only one type or sub-set of fungus. As an analogy: Say fungus is Europe with all of its countries. Yeast is only one fungus, like Germany is only one country. Does this make sense?