Hi, my husband has a history of CLL and was reciently diagnosed with Shingles. The shingles has spread to other parts of his body besides the nerve path. He is on IV anti viral and a host of nerve blockers and pain meds. He is sleeping a lot and has a steady fever and very nauseous. Blood pressure 129/60 currently. He has been in remission for 10years. Is this a cause for concern? I m not getting answers from the hospital staff. Thanks!
Hello, Thank you for trusting ChatDoctorShingles in an immunocompromised person suffering from CLL definitely require medical attention. However, according to your history, your husband is receiving appropriate treatment with IV antiviral treatment and pain medications. If nausea and vomiting is troublesome I recommend adding 8 mg twice daily to the treatment regimen. His blood pressure is within normal range at present. I would recommend monitoring of blood pressure every 4 hours, and initiate IV fluids if the blood pressure Chat Doctor. Hope this answers your questionPlease let me know if you need further clarificationsRegards