Have i got shingles?

Question

have i got shingles? theres around 10 red sore itchy spots at the bottom of my back near my bum, and its moving further upwards my back, its sore and itchy when i touch it, ive had chicken pox before when i was around 5, im now 13, does this sounds like shingles?

Answer 1

Yes, could be shingles.  Go to the doctor today. There is medicine that can lessen the severity of shingles.  Otherwise, you could be living with shingles for the next six months.  Go to the doctor today.

Answer 2

It is possible, but rare at your age.  

Answer 3

I had the same thing, went to the doctor and she told me it's called Pityriassis Rosea. It is usually on the trunk and lower region of your body.  There may be one that is larger than the others.  I suggest you go to the doctor, they will give you some meds to make the horrible itchy feeling stop.  It will take about 3-6 weeks for it to go away but in rare cases has taken some folks up to 4 months. Hope this helps.