Comment Reply

Anon - It takes a medical exam to make an accurate diagnosis and most likely your doctor is absolutely right. The condition, however, is shingles, not shringles. Antivirul drugs significantly reduce the severity and length of the outbreak. We have a lot of information about this condition on our site, this article is a good one to start with in understanding more about what causes shingles and how it's treated: https://www.empowher.com/shingles/content/what-shingles

We hope your treatment goes well and you feel better soon.
Pat