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[Blackcat1M]

last night I started to itch all over and was feeling warm, I have a hospital appointment this morning should I see my doctor first or ring the hospital

[123-go]

I doubt you’d be offered an early appointment at your GP surgery or even a telephone appointment as these seem to happen after morning and afternoon surgery but it would be prudent to make an appointment for as soon as you can be slotted in. I would ring the hospital first thing explaining your symptoms and ask if you should keep or postpone your appointment. Let us know how you get on. Best wishes.

[Blackcat1M in reply to 123-go]

Thank you I have just got back from seeing my doctor.

[SnazzyD in reply to Blackcat1M]

What was the verdict?

[Blackcat1M in reply to SnazzyD]

She thinks it’s shingles if it gets worse go back to her but keep my appointment

[SnazzyD in reply to Blackcat1M]

Are you getting early antivirals?

[Blackcat1M in reply to SnazzyD]

No nothing she said it could also be stress

[SnazzyD in reply to Blackcat1M]

So, she’s not that convinced enough that it is shingles then because first 48 hours is the best time to prescribe. Is there any kind of rash? Might be worth trying an antihistamine just in case it is an allergic reaction. I’m surprised that itching all over, if it is all over, that her thought was shingles. It tends to come in patches and develops into more than itching in my personal experience of having it.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to SnazzyD]

Yes, the connection of itching all over and shingles seems strange. It follows the line of specific nerves.

[123-go in reply to Blackcat1M]

That was quick! GP practices in my area don’t open their doors till nine! What did your GP say about your symptoms?

[Blackcat1M in reply to 123-go]

She thinks it shingles but said keep your appointment

[123-go]

Thank you for letting us know. I hope you feel better soon.