The rash appears 4 or 5 days later, accompanied by pain along a nerve track often in the rib area on one side. Pain may persist for years after attack, especially in the elderly. Hot Quartz UV treatments. Autotherm or diathermy machine can be used on treatment of shingles. This is very contagious, especially among those who have never had chicken pox.
Chiropractors adjust the areas near the rash and also other areas.
This has been known to shorten period of problem, sometimes within a week. Your MD can prescribe Zovirax. Send mail by clicking here .