shingles

vixxie2000 · #1 Feb 11, 2005, 04:05 PM

can you get shingles in the genital area?

dgainer1 · Nov 25, 2005, 07:06 PM

Yes, you can get shingles in the genital area, but it is not common. I have had shingles 11 times now. I always get them on my lower left back. This has been a problem for me since I had a spinal fusion surgery 3 years ago. I had my first outbreak while I was recovering, and the other outbreaks have all occured randomly. I have done a lot of online research trying to find relief from this, and I have read of others having shingles affect the genital area. However, if you have what you believe is shingles ONLY in the genital area, you may have another form of herpes. Check with a medical professional to be sure. Either way there is treatment available, but no cure. Good luck.

Jesushelper76 · Nov 26, 2005, 12:32 AM

Yes, Shingles can become present in the genital area. If you are having concerns about anything, go to your doctor or hospital and get diagnosed whatever it may be.

broken hearted lee · Jun 13, 2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vixxie2000

can you get shingles in the genital area?

I am wondering exactly the same thing. I guess blood tests would answer this .....as it could be herpes ....ugh!!!



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