My Shingles Experience (in my 20's) | Rutele

If you are watching this odds are you have shingles yourself and are looking for some insight. I just recently had shingles and it was a really scary process for me. There isn't a ton of information on what that process looks like in your 20's, 30's or even 40's. I felt really alone and clueless during this process so I wanted to make a video describing my experience in as much detail as possible. I talk about what the rash looked like, what my doctor experience was and how I healed it.
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[@quynhnhiennguyen-howard2743]

I'm going on day 7, and it is TERRIBLE. The pain is debilitating. I've had 3 cry sessions between today & Sunday bc it is that unbearable. I feel like I'm getting poked with a knife, while being burnt simultaneously. I'm hoping whomever that's going through the same thing find some relief, and a speedy recovery. This stuff is no joke!

[@RutaBauzaite]

My gosh...day 7?? Did you go to get antivirals??

[@quynhnhiennguyen-howard2743]

Hey y'all. Late, but I'm all better now. Still working on getting rid of these scars. I hope everyone is doing great.

[@intertubicular]

Yup! I'm going through the same thing right now. It's been two weeks already and the shooting pain is still going on. The rash seems to be scabbing but not clearing up. I'm a Manly-Man so I have yet to cry about it yet. HAHA. It certainly is miserable though.

[@yarumiperalta9930]

@@intertubicular how is it going? Are they gone? I have them and I feel like they will never go away :(

[@intertubicular]

Yarumi, my rash is gone but I have scarring. Still have numbness and pain across my left front ribcage. I also get itching sensations on both my front and back left side. I believe I suffered nerve damage. I think I'm one of the unfortunate people to get long term complications from shingles. I'm just rolling with the punches and staying active. I work in construction/remodeling. I'm hoping just moving and keeping busy might help? I'm definitely not 100 percent at all to answer your question. I am wishing you the best and a speedy recovery. What a miserable virus Shingles is. God Bless.

[@kyndyl123]

It’s the shooting pains. When they told me it was shingles I got even more stressed 😥. So glad I found this video.

[@stedmansykes]

I'm 29 and diagnosed with shingles after being diagnosed with COVID 3 weeks before. I'm not trying to downplay anyone else experience but I was luckily blessed with the mildest part of it according to other people experience with it. I'm not in much pain, it is itchy at my rash spot for the most part. I am sooo sorry for those who had it worse than me. May you guys be happy and healthy soon!! oh my shingles are in the scabbing stage.

[@RutaBauzaite]

Yep covid will run you down so I am not surprised that shingles popped up. I am so glad that your case was mild! Im pretty sure mine was too since I caught it early but so many people have it so bad! It's crazy to see how many people have reached out to me for advice around the same age as I am.

[@intertubicular]

SUCKS!!!

[@carorocketttt]

This makes me feel so much better. I’m 28 and I’ve had it for a while. It’s not something I really think of until it comes back. Currently have a small patch on my elbow so it’s killing me whenever I accidentally place my elbow on a surface. Someone saw it today and was grossed out and said it looks like herpes and asked if I’m contagious. Never happened before and I felt the overwhelming need to over explain what it is and was just embarrassed.. Just wanted to say thank you for making me feel so comforted and normal about this.♥️

[@RutaBauzaite]

Ugh I am so sorry you are dealing with that!! How many times has it popped back up?? Im glad that I could help you feel more at ease and normal about it! It really is unfortunate that people don't think about the consequences of asking such questions.

[@F_U23]

@@RutaBauzaite 3 people I know got this.....after their COVID shots.

[@RutaBauzaite]

@@F_U23 id say thats a coincidence. Having a pandemic going on is a stressful situation for most people which can result in shingles.

[@F_U23]

@@RutaBauzaite Isreali doctors seem to see a connection, so there is that. Too many cases post vaccination to be coincidental. Research is required. You do REALIZE ZERO long term studies have been performed on MRNA technology/vaccinations, right????

[@F_U23]

@@RutaBauzaite Jerusalem Post did a story about the possible connection. Since the story was published, there was an outpouring of responses. All saying they got shingles post COVID vaccinations. Open your eyes and do a little research.

[@strawberrycream7619]

I’m 33 & got a terrible case of shingles in the same region as you, in the bra line region wrapping around my back. Glad to have went to a walk in & be prescribed valacyclovir 3x a day for 1 week. It’s been 4 weeks since initially spotting the rash. The blisters have since dried up & have gone but my skin is still dark in that area almost like a scar not to mention it’s so itchy. Topicals like calamine or colloidal oats & even lidocaine aren’t working. I’ve taken antihistamines but they aren’t seeming to have any effect. Apparently this is because the itch is nerve related & doesn’t respond the same way an allergic reaction would to these medications. It’s tiring being in pain & it’s tiring to be itchy. It’s ironic that it worsens with lack of sleep & stress when that’s what shingles causes. I was sleeping just fine before & didn’t feel stressed at all. I know another girl a few years younger than me who also got shingles. I feel as though they need to update their academic records on what age this affects & maybe learn more about this. Apparently there’s a vaccine for shingles so I’m hoping to get that soon because I would hate to repeat this nightmare experience.

[@strawberrycream7619]

Has anyone had permanent scarring or does it typically fade after some time? (4 weeks from the start & skin looks almost scarred or darker) I’m using scar cream & vitamin e in the meantime.

[@kylew9454]

So glad you were able to run through the timeline- going through day 3 of antivirals and FINALLY feel like I’m on the other side of the constant pain hill! 🎉 I was able to catch it super early. My advice- do NOT try to toughen this one out and if you see these symptoms go to urgent care!! Those couple of days of shooting pain are unreal (my blisters are on my scalp and I was lucky it didn’t spread to my ears or eyes)

[@evastr9695]

I literally got it after a trip to Iceland, apparently the -20C weather sent my body into a shock and that brought a lymph gland infection and shingles 😢 The pain is unbearable, I have cried so many times over the past couple of days and it seems to be spreading. 2nd day on antivirals today so hoping that it will start going down soon. Don’t wish this on my worst enemy.

[@kristinayoung6535]

I want to say thank you for telling others about your experience as a young person

[@RutaBauzaite]

Of course!! Its so hard to find any info out there and if you are clueless on whats happening shingles can be even more scary! Glad I could help you in some way!

[@thaddeusicengard3944]

Thank you for sharing your story ❤️❤️❤️ recently I had shingles and thought that it’s the end of the world for me. You are an inspiration, I know some people might think that I am only overreacting but your story is helpful for me. I also took antiviral medications and an ointment. Right now I’m dealing with the scars that it has left. It was located at my left arm and thank God it did not spread. I felt so dirty and horrible.

[@kjellfridmathew9446]

I am 31 and was just diagnosed with shingles this morning at the urgent care. I thought I was having an allergic reaction to something. When the doctor said shingles I couldn't believe it. I'm still shocked. The pain is very strong across my upper back where the rash is. Thank you for sharing. I'm surprised so many other younger people (below 60) getting shingles...

[@Ankitmalav3]

U r cure?

[@jamesconway5221]

Hi my dear Rutele, Many thanks for taking the time to this video it was truly wonderful of you and I can't thank you enough for everything, I first got it on last Monday, it was only today (Sunday the Third of July I was seen by a doctor that works out of hours called here K- Doctor and I am three times your age so that was my own mistake and like you said I scratched it which I know now that was wrong to do, Thanks a million for sharing this with anyone looking this up and finding your video.. Please take care always and I wish you a long and a very happy life, Hopefully you are fully better by now, it's amazing the young girls Just like you who done the same, it was a lovely thing to do for everyone.

[@pcvchaves]

Thanks for making this video. Very uplifting for all of us who’ve had shingles or are currently dealing with it. Agree with all you’ve said on what type of mindset you need to be in and stay in to stay sane.

[@RutaBauzaite]

Im glad it helped!!

[@professional.commentator]

Thank you for making this video! It's very informative and helpful. Just recently got shingles like a week ago, and I didn't even know what it was until I did some digging online. But it's starting to get better. The blisters are popping and the itching is FINALLY going away. 😭

[@RutaBauzaite]

Glad I could help and that you are getting better :)

[@alwayslucky4086]

I'm 23 and i got shingles rn, I think it might be coz of lot of stress due to my 9-5 work + startup + exams preparation = stress. Literally yesterday I've given my exams and Tomorrow there's also exams. Thank you for making video, I don't feel alone and it means a lot for me to get a hope that it will be run away within some weeks!🙏

[@RutaBauzaite]

Ah I am so sorry! Stress is the biggest culprit of this! I hope all those tests went well! Did you get antivirals yet?

[@alwayslucky4086]

@@RutaBauzaite Yes I started taking Acyclovir 200 mg tablet - 20 tablets per day in addition to that there were other 3 tablets 2 twice a day so in total 26 tablets in a day 😭 i started earlier within 3 days after blister came up and when I started taking medicines on 15th january till 21 january all stopped for me Right now one anti viral still I will take twice a day for 15 days as according to doctor According to doctor he told me on 1st day that you have less in comparison to other people in addition to that good amount of recovery also seen after taking medicines Thank you so much for wishing for my exams they all went well 🙏 I was in panic first that is shingles are STD disease coz I'm just 23 but i don't think so, isn't it??

[@jeannyaguirre9720]

I’m 19 just got told today I have shingles. I’m completely lost and have no idea what to do. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@RutaBauzaite]

Im so sorry! Its not a fun time but get antivirals and rest as much as you can! Your body needs it to heal! I hope you feel better soon

[@thesecondvariety2981]

Im 37 and on day 7. I’ve been on antivirals and gabapentin for three days now. I’m finally able to get around. The pain was excruciating. Im so glad I might be past the worst. I’m getting the vaccine when I can.

[@RutaBauzaite]

I think you are okay pain wise besides random phantom pains here and there!

[@nikkimadrigales1251]

I’ve had shingles for over a week now. It started to improve but only after I received meds. Super scary and confusing while I was in the process it was very painful. Medication and taking them consistently. Following up with loose clothing and keeping them dry does extremely help. I looked all over for a good video but I do think shingles while your younger vs older is totally different. I feel pain for the older it seems so much worse. For me this was painful but I feel very blessed to be getting better each week.

[@fernadezsanti575]

Visit Doctor Ani John on his KZbin channel for help, he cured me permanently

[@RutaBauzaite]

Yeah the older you are the less slowly your body will fight it off. Glad you feel better now!

[@marthacourtney2194]

Right there when I turned 70 I got the shingles,is have been almost 3 months and I still suffering 😪 I don’t know how much longer I can take this terribly illness 🥴😩 ,5 days ago I go tested positively for COVID 🤦🏻‍♀️ oh nooo, 😷 God please help me 🙏🏼

[@SevenCostanza]

Weird I have shingles now and it's pretty mild. I'm at work , doesn't bother me much

[@GospelOfTimothy]

So how are you doing now? I'm on day 15 since I first noticed the rash. I actually seen the doctor on the second day of the rash but he misdiagnosed it as a allergic reaction to the pain patch. When I called him to tell him the rash was getting worse they just said Keep trying the useless cream. I waited five more days before going to the emergency room and getting diagnosed with shingles. I still haven't been to a dermatologist, couldn't get an appointment until Thursday the 28th. But the pain is more incredible today then it was a week ago and I'm on 600 mg ibuprofen. 😢

[@jamesconway5221]

Hi Ruth and thanks for sharing how it affected you and thanks for taking the tine to make this video, I thought if I was near young children or a lady expecting a child it would not be safe for them but I was not sure if that was right or not so for their safety I was not near them, I find you a wonderful young lady and it can't have been east to make it but thanks a million as I found it very helpful and I am sure other felt the same anyway thanks again for everything, please take care of yourself always and forever. Kind regards from Jim.

[@seankennedy4372]

Thank you for sharing your story. I am currently battling shingles and it is painful. I’m a about a week in and had to take off of work. I got shingles on my back (burning/stabbing pain) and with that I’ve been getting a lot of headaches/ migraines. I received 2 medications. The pain meds give me the most side effects but they taper off after a bit. I’ve been under tremendous stress over the past 5 months and now trying to find new ways to cope with stress. After hearing your story it brings me hope. Thank you!🙏

[@MyLunaRose]

Hi Ruth and thank you for telling your story how it affected you and thank you for taking the time to make this video! So I also go to a chiropractor for few years now like you and this last session I had I Felt unwell a week or two later then this week I spotted a rash near my armpit and I went to see my Doctor and he said it was shingles! So I’m taking the medicine now! So that’s my story thank you for everything I’m less scared now because of you 🥰

[@RutaBauzaite]

So seems like it could be the case for sure! Im so glad you are less scared now! Hope you are healing well!

[@MyLunaRose]

@@RutaBauzaite thank you for your well wishes 🥰🤍🫰🏽🌸🌿

[@JenniferRiveraBaltazar]

Glad I found this video. I'm an LPN working nocs and in school for my RN and bam right before finals, I get shingles. Stressed out! My body telling me to take it easy. Kinda hard in today's world.

[@Lomiles27]

❤️ so sorry you had to deal with this, love.

[@RutaBauzaite]

it was tough but thankfully I am better now!

[@kimberlybailey9808]

Thank you for making this PSA! I am 57, yes old, however I am very healthy and active. I was so taken aback that I actually have shingles. Like you, I caught it early and received the anti viral medication early. Also, like you, I am not accustom to taking meds so I was scared to take it. I am on day 4 and have had no issues. Again, thank you for sharing, all of the other videos scared the heck out of me, but yours calmed me.

[@Ashleyiza]

Thank you for making this video. It truly helped me. I was crying for hours today bc I went to the urgent care and I have shingles. So crazy. Im pmsing too and I think it's from stress. I thought it was for old people too.. Wtf. Well thank you ❤️ it means alot. 😥❤️. Yours looks alot like mine. Some of the pictures I've seen are scary. I'm gonna go back to meditating lol

[@RutaBauzaite]

I am so sorry you are dealing with this! I hope the meds they gave you help you fast! Yeah meditate everyday lol should help at least keep it from coming back

[@allyburnett3315]

Wow thats crazy I'm literally going through this now lol...I'm 27, started my period..went to urgent care, and have shingles.

[@hopefletcher7420]

I decided to watch since I also had shingles glasses in my late 20s. Back then they didn't have the antivirals so the treatment was tylonal with codeine and using an astringent on the rash. This was back in 1980. It started with severe stabbing pains in my back, like an ice pick. After about 4 days the rash appeared and that lasted three weeks. The stabs of nerve pain continued for about six months. So of course when I was eligible for the vaccine I got it, but that was the old version, which was less than 60% effective. Then, on my 65th birthday I felt a familiar stabbing pain. Yes, I had shingles again. This time I went to the doctor immediately and got the antivirals, but even with those it was a miserable two weeks. Now I've had Shingrex with is almost 100% effective so hopefully it won't happen again. You mentioned the pain but really that's worse than the rash because it doesn't stop and is worse at night. If you're eligible for the vaccine GET IT. Don't put yourself through weeks of misery.

[@RutaBauzaite]

I am so sorry that you had such a terrible experience! Glad that medicine has advanced because I would not wish that upon anyone. I think in the us there is an age requirement to get the vaccine but I hope that in due time the field will see that more and more young people are suffering from shingles! I hope that you never get it again!

[@jamesconway5221]

Hi Rutele, sorry for writing again but I just felt I had to tell you that you are perfectly fight about getting it taken care of as soon as you can and the pain lasts longer if you leave it for some time which I did, again you were right again about the time it would take to get better, I just wish I had seen your video sooner, everything you said was and is perfectly true, so it's my own fault I didn't know what I had, I truly thought I just had neuralgia but I was so wrong, I just needed you to know that. Kind regards from Jim.

[@RutaBauzaite]

I hope your pain isnt bad!

[@catherinespark]

Yep, shingles at 28 for me! Right side of my forehead. Started as a pimple and then crusted, wept and spread. I was initially diagnosed with impetigo and given antibiotics. It felt like a blowtorch constantly applied to my head, and then ongoing pins and needles all up under my hair. Then i felt really extremely unwell and my whole face swelled til I looked like an alien! Diagnosed correctly the day before Christmas Eve (so we sang ‘shingle bells’), was given antivirals, couldn’t open my eyes the next day without feeling really bad, but got some open-eye time on Christmas Day. :) Slow recovery over the next couple of weeks or so.

[@RutaBauzaite]

My gosh that sounds so terrible! I am sorry that was your experience. There is not much worse than being misdiagnosed.

[@ArianaFanx]

I have shingles, the pain is the worst pain ever! I work around nurses and asked them if my blisters was shingles they said no so I never got anti virals, I'm on day 7 and the pain is horrendous, I'm getting cream for pain tomorrow but I'm going absolutely crazy, it's making me sob 😭

[@_pxq10]

How many days does blisters stay?

[@adelinaolivareslinalynn5006]

Thank you for sharing your story. I was freaking out, your video was just what I needed Blessings to you

[@RutaBauzaite]

Im so glad I could help! Hope you are all healed up now.

[@duazido]

I don't remember having chicken pox as a child yet I'm just getting over Shingles. After 6 weeks, it's my first pain-free day. It was the worst pain I've ever felt and it was constant. I went to the ER 3 times before I was correctly diagnosed. I've told everyone know to get the vaccine. The pain was so severe that I couldn't think straight. My advice is if you can, get the vaccine.

[@chesterevans89]

I’m dealing with shingles now myself. It started with a really sharp pain by my spine and shoulder blade. I went on with my day thinking I pulled a muscle or slept wrong. A few days later a red rash showed up in the same areas that I was feeling the sharp pain. After doing research on google I have figured out that it’s shingles. I guess shingles is one of these things you have to let it run it’s course, but the sharp shooting pain is horrible, the rashes don’t really hurt.

[@RutaBauzaite]

I would suggest getting antivirals asap. The longer you let it run its course the longer you can have those shooting pains (like months and months after the rash is gone).

[@chesterevans89]

@@RutaBauzaite yeah I will do that ! The sharp shooting pains is the worst!

[@mosiahmtz]

@@chesterevans89 hey man. How are you doing after a month of shingles. I just got it and the shooting pain is what’s killing me. The rash is one thing but the nerve pain is another level. I have the antivirus but I need something for the pain. What did you do for the nerve pain ?

[@jamesconway5221]

Hi Rutele, I now am just getting over it but I think when anyone is older it takes longer for it to heal, I scratched it too but you just feel so itchy you can't help it, and it's just over 6 weeks I have it, I am 67 years old and I found your video so very helpful, I just can't thank you enough, s thanks for everything, I wish you a long and a very happy life, please take care of yourself always and forever. Kind regards From Jim.

[@RutaBauzaite]

Im glad you found this helpful! Hopefully you dont get it again but if you do I would say take some benedryl at night to stop the itchyness so you dont scratch it! Hopefully you are all healed up now!

[@estellapratt6856]

Thank You for Sharing this is my 5th week cause I had a reaction to the meds I'm 76 hoping to be over them soon Thanks for the Encouragement Shalom

[@HarleyModra01]

Thank you so much🥺 I just got it 3 days ago and got the medication, this is my second day having it and I’ve been really scared🥺🥺 this video helped me know it was gonna be ok🥺😊

[@bhupindersing6347]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I am 67 years for last forty days I am struggling with shingles . First ten days there was not much pain. But now it is shooting pain frequently , I don't know how long it will continue. Can yu give details of which diet to avoid and which is good one.

[@RutaBauzaite]

I would say research foods for shingles on google. Its going to be mostly fruits and veggies! I am so sorry you are dealing with this. The pains eventually do go away so there is some hope!

[@Ehisjennifer93]

A friend of mine introduced me to this great and kind herbal doctor, who permanently cured me of this very herpes disease after so many years of pain. Please visit Dr. Ani John's KZbin channel for help, he cured me permanently and all is well with me. Now . All thanks to Doctor Ani John for the kind herbal treatment of him

[@XxNegative1]

I got shingles this week it sucks I got it on my chest neck it sucks. I want this crap to go away.

[@RutaBauzaite]

Ugh I am so sorry! Antivirals are the fastest way to make it go away so I hope you went to the doctors!

[@fayesover18account]

Thanks for sharing your experience, it’s nice to know a lot of us in the same boat! I’m 29 and on day 5 of my 4th shingles outbreak 😭 the exhaustion is what’s killing me. Did you experience any exhaustion or flu like symptoms?

[@RutaBauzaite]

Oh my gosh I am so freaking sorry!! Yes I was really tired but thankfully I had to the time to sleep it off as much as I needed to!

[@sunshinebeautiful29]

Omg I been having flu symptoms recently so I went to the er because I was having cramps , dizziness, plus the flu symptoms. I then mentioned to them about the very small bumps on my side and they mentioned shingles. I never knew it could be shingles because this happened to me one time before with no flu symptoms

[@alesanauniverse8677]

Great video. Thanks for the tips for treatment as well. You mentioned that shingles the second time around is not as severe. I was just wondering where you got this information or if you had first-hand experience with it? I am in the early stages of my second shingles bout. Thanks!

[@RutaBauzaite]

I saw it somewhere on the internet when I was doing research. Not sure if it was scientific or said by someone who has experienced it. I thankfully havent had it again. I think its easier the second time around since you can identify sooner and start medicine sooner. Im so sorry you are going through that!

[@EstiloSkateboards]

37 and all shingled out right now🥴

[@RutaBauzaite]

Hope you feel better now!

[@belindamendoza8620]

Same😢

[@samanthacorniffe1799]

Same with me

[@williamdon3442]

I’m going through it right now. It sucks

[@EstiloSkateboards]

@@williamdon3442 good luck brother. Hope it doesn’t spread.

[@jamesconway5221]

Hi Rutele. Thanks a million I find you a lovely person and a caring young lady. Thanks again for your kind thoughts and your helpful video. Please take care of yourself always and forever and I wish you a long and happy life. Kind regards from Jim. 😘

[@RutaBauzaite]

Thank you so much and glad I could help!

[@jamesconway5221]

@@RutaBauzaite No, it's thanks to you for being such a lovely and helpful young lady, for me it was a great help so I can't ever thank ou enough , I hope you have a truly wonderful long and happy live as you deserve nothing less.😇🥰😍🤩😘💘💝💖💗💓💞❤‍🩹❤💐💐💐💐💐🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💋💋💋

[@emansherdo]

right now i have second time and its terrible . i just had Covid 3 weeks ago so probably after this

[@RutaBauzaite]

Yep covid really weakens you so I am not surprised that you would get shingles after that. I am so sorry though. That is so much to deal with. Hope you feel better now!

[@tonistrickland9603]

I am 55 years old and I just found out I have shingles yesterday. I am miserable and in a lot of pain. My rash/shingles in under my breast and around the side. I am on an antiviral med and a pain medication but not really helping the pain much. I went to Urgent Care too.

[@RutaBauzaite]

It seems to be different for some. Hope you are all healed up now!

[@kimmaloney5314]

47 and have a severe case! Almost 2 weeks in severe pain. The worst case the ER and my Dr has ever seen. I’m so over it! Lidocaine was amazing until insurance doesn’t want to refill it. Good luck to anyone suffering with this.

[@TheBlokestar]

I'm 59 and just getting over shingles I do hope I don't get them again ty Graham.

[@matthewmarginet7109]

Yea shingles is not the nicest I’m confused on how I got them since I’m not a stressed individual, I have a healthy immune system, I’m not on medication, and the fact I’m only 15. I’m 5 days in, got meds 4 days in and it’s not terrible so far, just irritating and annoying since it restricts your actions quit a lot for some time.

[@RutaBauzaite]

It is super wild. I think mine happened cause of going to the chiro...cause I got them so randomly too when I wasn't more stressed than I usually am. From what I have read the virus lays dormant in the nerve tissue near your spinal cord so maybe the cracking woke it up.

[@smartechelectronix8011]

Hi I see shingles in my neck my age 47

[@elisaazenethsotelo7957]

I’am so happy i found this video i got it the same way same place😢 it hurts soo bad 😢

[@melissasanford3602]

Hope you're starting to feel better now! I was just diagnosed today.

[@michellestinebaugh6169]

I’ve had it multiple times since 2016, stress brings it on for me. It’s awful, I get it on my back and my butt cheek.

[@RutaBauzaite]

Oh gosh that sounds terrible! I am so sorry! How often does it come back and is it really tied to really stressful moments?

[@michellestinebaugh6169]

@@RutaBauzaite I know, it sucks. It comes back once or twice a year. Yea 100% I can tie it to really stressful things that I’ve been through. I had doctors tell me I cannot get the vaccine until I’m 50. So I really need to try not to let things stress me out. Not easy as a single mom on only my income but I’m doing my best. Luckily I have a great daughter who has an awesome attitude and a great support system in my friends.

[@RutaBauzaite]

@@michellestinebaugh6169 My gosh I am sending you so many hugs. Thats really unpleasant and I am so sorry you have to deal with that. Have you tried to seek a second opinion on the vaccine?

[@michellestinebaugh6169]

@@RutaBauzaite yes I’ve had some docs say it’s okay and others say it won’t be effective. Plus insurance won’t cover it until age 50.

[@anahywho3943]

I had them in my 20’s and so did my brother, brought on by stress.

[@RutaBauzaite]

That is so crazy how much more common it is in younger people!

[@farwazehra112]

I got my herpes zoster 2 months ago and it really is a big problem for me because it is on my face it's scary but its getting better but the process is very painful and I am only in my 20s I hope it doesn't leave the scar on my face 😞 Thank you for making this video .

[@jeanicewatts315]

You should see a doctor immediately if it is near your eyes or ears. I am not trying to scare, I am only trying to help and inform, for your safety and well-being. I am sure you will make it through and return to your normal beautiful self!! 😌🙏💕

[@kristinayoung6535]

I'm about to go. This is how my rash started. I'm 28. My skin was like all tingly and numb before the bumps and it was only on my back so I thought okay I changed detergent and maybe that's what it is. But the rash is now on my stomach too and it's blistering and hurts I can't even sleep on my back or that side at all. It's incredibly painful. I want to go to doctor but I also do not like doctors. I too thought only old people get this. Wish me luck I'm definitely going to go soon.

[@RutaBauzaite]

Please go to the doctors! I have major anxiety when I go but if you get shingles you need antivirals. Its the only thing that can help! The sooner you start them the sooner you will feel better.

[@kristinayoung6535]

@@RutaBauzaite I don't like meds though. It has eased up and went away now. Thank you for your advice. If it starts to get worse I'll definitely go and get them. Yes I have lots and lots of stress and anxiety so I'm not surprised I got them. I'm very young. 28.

[@RutaBauzaite]

@@kristinayoung6535 That is crazy! Next time (which I hope doesnt happen) deff go get meds because if you let it just ride out you have a much higher chance of long lasting pain.

[@kristinayoung6535]

@@RutaBauzaite it went away. I was really really stressed out. Have anxiety and mental problems. I have been trying to relax too. Don't stress it mine hurt but quickly went away and I took Advil and ibuprofen together and it went away.

[@RutaBauzaite]

@@kristinayoung6535 Thats good! Glad you are feeling better!

[@swiftieforever8956]

I'm 25. I have it right now. My doctor says I'm too young for this, and he's asking if I have HIV.

[@gianna3582]

Any updates?? I’m literally so terrified. Did you get tested? Did you find out why? Please let me know

[@swiftieforever8956]

It was a one week healing. My doctor said that it was actually an inactive virus that I have when I had chicken pox, possible that stress or some factors was the cause to re-activate it

[@moll5086]

I am in my 70’s with this horrible shingles pain going on for 4 weeks now

[@Croy617]

I’m 31, from Massachusetts, work outside for my business, ripping up an old lawn that was riddled with moss and acidic soil, so I got some down my shirt, and I go home and see this small rash on my torso, thinking it was from the dirt and moss, and the next day it’s still there, then the day after it’s really itchy and now it’s day 3-4 and it’s yellow and it’s painful, and I have a 3 month old baby that’s leaving for Brazil nov 8 and the pediatrician told me to basically stay away from her until it clears up..I’m taking like Valtrex or something now like she said 7 days 3x/day. I’m wondering why tf I got this shit!!

[@richardmarshall1858]

Get a product called km, made by Matol International. It’s a tonic made up of 13 different herbs and 3 potassium’s. In this case you’d apply to the affected areas, and depending on what stage the rash is in will dictate how many applications are needed. If you get to it when it first appears, it will continue to reappear after each application. If a person has had the virus for a few weeks, then it will disappear after the first application over night.

[@iswindersingh1085]

I’m having a mild case of shingles. No pain nothing!! Just a rash. It’s so odd but it’s a positive tests..aged 36. So wierd tho because again no pain nothing!! Just the rash

[@Angel-nr8td]

Omg my shingles experience was so bad when it started I had extremely bad abdominal pain I thought I had ruptured something I raced to the emergency ward. I couldn't stand up I was screaming in pain so they gave me heavy pain killers I was off my chops went had CT scan done I spent a week in hospital extremely sick when I went home I thought I was going to die. I needed help to go to bathroom I spent 3 half months in bed extremely sick with shingles the rash was thick and all down one leg. It caused complications on my bowels and stomach worst experience of my life.

[@DiscoNun24]

im 27 and dealing with shingles now. and its really tough. all I have to say

[@RutaBauzaite]

Im so sorry! Hope you are getting better.

[@mandyboyd64]

I am now 59 but I first had shingles when I was 10. That time it was across my right shoulder and down my side. The second time I had it was April 2020 a couple of weeks into the pandemic lockdown. Extremely painful, mainly on my left side where the bottom of my bra sits. Took three months to get over and still get sore there if not feeling well.

[@77dris]

There has to be a reason there is this increase in shingles in younger people recently... if that is the case (or are we just saying this?). It's definitely not because of stress because lives of people in the west has never been more stress free in human history than it is now - especially for young people (if you think it's not, you need to do some research on what life was really like in decades and centuries past). I just got it a week ago and thought it was no big deal but it seems to get worse (even though I'm anti-viral meds, though it's questionable if they do anything anyway). The worst part is the pain in my ribs that feels like the muscles or tendons are being ripped apart. The skin burning is tolerable though it will change to stabbing every now and then. It's a VERY odd disease.

[@freesiajasmine534]

I dunno, I was really stressed about a week before I got them & not sleeping well. Sometimes we don't always realise how stressed our body can be. I also took paracetamol (just one a day), which the doctor recommended along with antivirals. It lasted almost 2 weeks. Hope you're feeling better

[@Heyokasireniei468sxso]

its funny you mention the chiropractor , because i have been super stressed this whole month nevertheless when working out i was doing planks and i felt the tension of my spine , the next day my side started to hurt felt like i was stung by a jelly fish , and this was the 2nd time i got it , the first time was worst so bad when i got up and went to the bathroom the cold of the floor collapsed me the nerve pain was horrible i couldn't walk but this time it didn't blister as bad but the shooting pains are way worst , and the migraines didnt hurt as bad . anyway you might be on to something with the spine tension , thank you for sharing

[@khenmiguel5535]

how does the shingles mark remove?

[@RutaBauzaite]

The blister eventually turns into a scab and falls off. Whats left behind is like the discoloration that you get after a pimple gets popped and heals over. It took my skin about six months to be all the same color.

[@ebthepurple]

I am dealing with ice pick pain in my temple, since I am not dealing with any other sinus issues, my doctor was like, lets try an anti-viral it could be shingles.

[@beekindtarot]

thank you so much i just had my first outbreak of this im on day 2 its on my neck by my glands and my brain hurt the other day im worried

[@monikab75]

15 and i have it rn the doctor said it’s really severe and she never seen anything like it

[@Asportscards]

Thanks I’m 40 and just got it thank god I when right away to the doctor I got it my scalp but everything is good

[@RutaBauzaite]

Thank goodness! The head and scalp area is way scarier than anywhere else on the body.

[@miamielite7773]

Have it right now.. this sucks, started on right forearm then started to crawl down my arm into the armpit area like you. How many days did it take you to start seeing it go down? I am on day 3 of Valtrex 3 times a day too

[@RutaBauzaite]

I am so sorry! Day 4 of taking medicine I started to feel a bit better so I am hoping you do too!

[@israelluna9618]

Thank you for making this video , it really helped me , totally got me off guard getting them on my 20s when I read and thought elderly people were more likely to get it , wanted to ask …. Right now I’m on the healing process , will it leave me scars?

[@RutaBauzaite]

Hi! It left scars for a while, sorta like when you have a blemish on your face and once its healed its a little whiter than the rest of your skin and eventually fades out. Its been over a year since my shingles and I can no longer tell where they were.

[@charlesschauer8927]

Thank you..

[@anthonydreeszen7102]

I was 25 when I got them, chiropractor made sure to put me through 2 weeks of misery before he said he didn't know why the rashes were there, then sent me to urgent care.

[@RutaBauzaite]

I see a common chiro trend so maybe my theory is correct!

[@roquenapone6715]

Asdd@&@aweeeeew%equipment

[@michelleconnected]

I had shingles years ago and I still have sharp pinches and sensitivity the the area . Has anyone else experience this ? It more in the cold weather doctor says it’s normal after shingles

[@RutaBauzaite]

I personally do not have pains but from what I have gathered from others and from what I have read that can happen if you don't catch it super fast? I caught mine and started antivirals on day three.

[@michelleconnected]

@@RutaBauzaite yeah that’s what happened I didn’t go to the ER as fast as I should have.

[@sonjamomberger556]

Thank god

[@youssraabdelhamid2122]

Did it leave any scarring, or did it all go away?

[@RutaBauzaite]

Eventually it went away but I had a discoloration sort of thing for months and months.

[@gholt7619]

It is just bad news. K I was trying to get in shape, loose some weight, on a treadmill. That triggered shingles. I took the pills. And it is just hard to get past the next 10 minutes. It sucks, about as bad as anything. It's worse.

[@sandywilliams680]

I decided to share this amazing testimony of my life and thank Dr Aluda on KZbin on this forum, because i knew of so many people who will still be having the same Shingles issues, which you are finding so difficult to solve....

[@liesakharigus3152]

Hi im 39 i shingles on 17 November today is 27 and im stil in pain rush disappeared in 2 weeks but pain remain pls help

[@liesakharigus3152]

I mean 27 December

[@pritulkhan1395]

I just called my family doctor and she said from the photos it is shingles. It started off with backpain for me and then a red patch appeared on my back, which spread to my stomach area. I have trouble sleeping, but during the day there is mild irritation. I am perhaps on day 6 of this before I finally called the doctor about it for a diagnosis. Hopefully the treatments prescribed will be enough

[@_pxq10]

How many days does blisters stay?

[@pritulkhan1395]

@@_pxq10 A week max before it peels off by itself. The prescription the doctor prescribed worked well

[@_pxq10]

@@pritulkhan1395I am on my 5th day of shingles,does the fluid filled blisters last a week,cause its just two days of it and it pains alot

[@pritulkhan1395]

@@_pxq10 What I meant to say is when your shingles treatment starts working, the blisters starts the clotting process and it starts to peel off by itself. Dont pick the scab!

[@_pxq10]

@@pritulkhan1395 thnx

[@doncornelious7553]

Thank you for this informative video. My sincere thoughts and prayers for all you young folk that have been stricken by what I’d thought was reserved for older guys like me. I can only commiserate with all of you. Last month I had a bad case of Covid, immediately followed by shingles. I initially thought it was a mosquito bite on my side, but in the mirror I saw the rash and immediately got an oral antiviral. Yeah, it’s burning and awful. It’s been a week now and I’m scared it’s going to spread to my eyes, face or head? Does anybody out there know if the effected nerve pathway (rash) can spread to other areas after an initial rash has already begun the shingles cycle? I’ve also learned that Amitriptyline and duloxetine can also help with longer term pain. Gabapentin and Pregabalin (Lyrica) can also help with pain. I already take this med for another nerve condition and I truly believe it is helping reduce the pain of shingles. Again, thank you for posting this and again my healing thoughts are out there for all of you suffering from shingles. Bless Ya’ll ! 🙏🏽

[@RutaBauzaite]

I am pretty sure it stays within a certain area. Glad you have found ways to help with the pain!

[@smeagle581]

Pain is excruciating!

[@Adversity69]

i just got shingles and first i fucked my lower back , had to be at home not moving much and then i got shingles , just so weird im a super healthy 25 y.o

[@tammydavis770]

I have Shingles now and it hurts so baddddd

[@Itsrei98.]

Help, mine grow only on my left leg? Is that normal?

[@onemoredaytowait]

Got my shingles at 33, on a day 3 pretty painful and I do have it on my leg

[@hotboy9631]

Hey I’m 26 on day 6 with shingles on my leg as well :( How are you still doing? Have you seen any recovery?

[@_pxq10]

How long does blisters stay?

[@laurenlilac]

How long did your rash last! I’m 26 and currently dealing with shingles...still have the rash and it’s been two weeks 😩

[@RutaBauzaite]

Is your rash itchy and blistery still or is it just like the left overs of the rash which is just discoloration mostly?

[@RutaBauzaite]

Cause once I started taking the antivirals it took about three full days for it to stop getting worse/bigger. On day four the rash reached kind of a standstill. The blisters turned into scabs in like a week from day 4 of antivirals. So two weeks of it being a full rash. After two weeks it still looked like a rash, so slight bumps and redness but it was scaring more than anything else. I would still get shooting pains here and there but it wasn't uncomfortable or anything like the beginning of it all.

[@laurenlilac]

@@RutaBauzaite Can I send you a picture on IG?! I’m scared and would love to talk to someone who has been through exactly what I’m dealing with 🥺

[@RutaBauzaite]

@@laurenlilac of course!! @ruta_bauzaite thats my insta

[@laurenlilac]

@@RutaBauzaite Messaging you now, I’m laurenlilac on IG - thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@fendi4369]

I’m 27 I got a breast augmentation so not sure if that has to do with it but I’m 3 weeks post op and I got shingles on my right side all around my bra line. I don’t feel symptoms other than pain and itch

[@RutaBauzaite]

I am so sorry! I hope that doesn't interfere with your other healing!

[@silverdragontaylir8252]

I'm 69 got it bad going on 4th week(Eucalyptus oil) buy 4 to 6 bottles),Vicksburg vapor rub

[@Rachel25797]

I had no idea this happened to you love 😭

[@RutaBauzaite]

yeah it wasnt a fun time but thankfully it has passed!

[@swazzy1445]

Literally me rn

[@RutaBauzaite]

Ugh I am so sorry!!

[@kateemilysparkles6934]

Thankyou ❤️

[@jamesconway5221]

Hi Rutele. another lady I wrote to told me after a year she still was not fully better, I just felt I had to tell you but you will know if that is right or not, if it is true I am not looking forward to it, but what can I do, for me I know I was not getting enough sleep, I was not eating good food and I was taking sugar in almost everything, so it will be a life time change for me, I was always eating bars which are not really good for you, I know you are a young lady and I am 47 years older than you are, I would like to know if you are fully better as you will know if it is true that it lasts over a year, I truly hope you are over it now, I am sorry for writing to you so often and I am only writing to you to let you know what another lady said but I would say she is a little over 30 years old so it was hopefully not as long as that for you. I need to say thanks a million for all your help on your KZbin channel as you reached out everyone and that was very thought full of you and please know you are a young and a wonderful person and a nice lady Anyway, I hope you are doing well and that life treats you kind. Take care always and forever. From Jim.

[@RutaBauzaite]

Hi, thats a bummer that someone says they don't feel like they have fully recovered. I to this day am fine. I don't feel like its lingering and I don't have any pain in that area. The rash is gone and so are the scars. I eat generally well and I am active, could be more active but at the moment I am converting a bus so I am up and doing stuff all day. I guess it depends on your immune system and how bad you got the shingles. I caught it early so I feel like I was able to kick it pretty fast.

[@ANDREW247]

i just got shingles today ☹️ and the pain is incredible

[@martinmartin8871]

i got mine 4 days ago. sorry for both of us....

[@ANDREW247]

@@martinmartin8871 how’s your ordeal going though?

[@colincrisp1592]

THE JAB

[@Rbar2023]

Hello, thank you so much for the video, I was really helpful. I have a question, how many days after the fist blister showed they will continue to appear? I’m in day 7 and some other areas of my belly were the first blister appeared are itchy, I’m afraid the rash will continue to spread.

[@RutaBauzaite]

It took for me to be on three full days of antivirals for the blisters to stop spreading! Day four of antivirals when I started to feel better! Hope that helps :)

[@mohammedas9056]

Hi sis when does the burning sensation will go ?

[@RutaBauzaite]

I honestly did not really feel a burning sensation which could be because I took advil for about 5 days. I did have stabbing pains randomly for like a month.

[@Ehisjennifer93]

A friend of mine introduced me to this great and kind herbal doctor, who permanently cured me of this very herpes disease after so many years of pain. Please visit Dr. Ani John's KZbin channel for help, he cured me permanently and all is well with me. Now . All thanks to Doctor Ani John for the kind herbal treatment of him

[@PF-gi9vv]

Did you get shingles after the covid vaccine?

[@RutaBauzaite]

Nope! Mine happened to be after going to the chiro!

[@cocosurgerow]

Did the nurse ask you how many C jabs you had ?

[@RutaBauzaite]

Nope she did not, she just tested the area and gave me antivirals!

[@cocosurgerow]

@@RutaBauzaite Sorry for you having to go through shingles. Always heard it was painful.

[@TheGia71]

If it was blistering then you were 4 days in before you took the meds?

[@RutaBauzaite]

Hey it blistered on the third day and that when I went into the walk in clinic and got a prescription.

[@TheGia71]

@@RutaBauzaite oh ok any ointments during the time you had them?

[@RutaBauzaite]

@@TheGia71 Nope, my doctor actually said to keep the area clean and dry. If it itches she recommended that I take a benedryl at night which I did and it really helped.

[@fernadezsanti575]

It was my greatest opportunity using Doctor Ani John herbal medicine for Shingles virus which gave me a lot of concern, today I have been cured of Shingles virus since November 2020 I appreciate Dr.Ani John for his help so kindly hearted 🙏❤️,

[@Ehisjennifer93]

@@RutaBauzaite

[@robpattinsongirlstar]

Thank you a lot for sharing. You helped me a lot 10:03