ShiftKicker
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Hello-
In February of last year, I experienced a very quick progression from a weak leg to a very spastic leg during the same time I was suffering from a cold sore/shingles break out along my trigimenic nerve route. The neuro I was seeing at the time (general neurologist) thought it was interesting, but likely unrelated. I had never experienced cold sores before anywhere other than the usual ones on my lips from childhood onwards (thanks, summer camp!). I had no idea one could get cold sores in one's ear.
I found myself struggling with quite a quick progression in my ribs and upper body starting about two weeks ago. I discovered a cold sore break out again today. I've been feeling under the weather, so it stands to reason.
Has anyone else experienced an acceleration of symptoms/severity with a shingles outbreak? Do you feel they were related? I am considering discussing some sort of antiviral with the ALS clinic next week when I go for a check up if it's something to be concerned about. It'll be just one more thing on a very long list of "Is this normal?" that I'll be bringing them.
Am I just reaching?
In February of last year, I experienced a very quick progression from a weak leg to a very spastic leg during the same time I was suffering from a cold sore/shingles break out along my trigimenic nerve route. The neuro I was seeing at the time (general neurologist) thought it was interesting, but likely unrelated. I had never experienced cold sores before anywhere other than the usual ones on my lips from childhood onwards (thanks, summer camp!). I had no idea one could get cold sores in one's ear.
I found myself struggling with quite a quick progression in my ribs and upper body starting about two weeks ago. I discovered a cold sore break out again today. I've been feeling under the weather, so it stands to reason.
Has anyone else experienced an acceleration of symptoms/severity with a shingles outbreak? Do you feel they were related? I am considering discussing some sort of antiviral with the ALS clinic next week when I go for a check up if it's something to be concerned about. It'll be just one more thing on a very long list of "Is this normal?" that I'll be bringing them.
Am I just reaching?