Kathleens painful scalp and her blisters

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Kathleen,

I am concerned by what you say: << and I have developed those itchy

blisters on the right side of my head, and on top of, and behind my right

ear. >>

If the blisters are red it could be shingles. Shingles will also cause its

own pain -- it makes the affected areas feel like they have been beaten with

a club - a deep painful bruise. The pain is intense and deep. (I had

shingles on my face and know how it feels.)

Most docs are VERY concerned about any " rash " that develops with RP. Many

will want you to see a dermatologist for biopsy of the rash at once it it

cannot be identified otherwise.

If your doc won't see you, maybe you should try to see a dermatologist on

your own.

With shingles it is very important that you get an anti-viral med within five

days of the rash appearing or you may have continued problems with recurring

pain for years afterward.

H.