Hi I am type 2 diagnosed March Hba1c 103 now down to 41,diet controlled only now, but have just been diagnosed with shingles, v painful and spreading, just started antivirals anyone else had this and did they avoid complications?
To be clear, shingles and chickenpox are caused by herpes zoster, while cold sores are due to herpes simplex. Currently, AFAIK, there is no vaccine to protect against cold sores.Years ago, I got it in the back of my head and the edge of my ear. It started on a Friday, by Monday when I saw a doctor he said that unfortunately it was too late after the onset for drugs to make a difference. It wasn't too bad when I was awake & upright, but it kept waking me at night every time I rolled on the affected area.
I do get the odd cold sore and start treating that as soon as I get a 'strange' feeling in my lip, and I'll be putting my arm out for the shingles vaccine as soon as I can.
I had a headache with shingles both times tooAnd I'm joining the club now as well (well I'm T1 rather than T2) - found a rash yesterday, docs said it was shingles this morning - have now got antivirals - so far its only a really annoying itch (that I'm desperately trying not to scratch), and what seems to be an on and off mild headache (though that could be anything and not related)
Morning @CATHYJAY. I woudn't put off the blood work, if I were you. Your GP knows your recent medical history.I got diagnosed 3 weeks ago with shingles, I am Type 2, still have severe back pain, stomach bulge, still itchy and have a numbness around my stomach where the rash still is. Will need to go back the doctors. Problem I have is that I'm due for another diabetic blood test, concerned because reading medical reports state that your blood sugar can be affected up to 6 months! My last two blood tests taken last year have come back high, so God knows what this one will be!!!!!