Good morning. I was diagnosed yesterday with shingles . It is all along my left temple into my scalp and left ear, with one patch on my cheek, two on my chin and one on my bottom lip. I have terrible ear, jaw and teeth pain, to the point that when I went to the dentist on Monday before the rash broke out she told me I needed a root canal (this was for my bottom front tooth, which she performed). Now I have horrible pain in my left back tooth (same side as the rash). Can this be from the shingles? Thank you so much.
Dear Maureen, Only a dentist can examine & let you know whether there is some decay or gum problem with your back teeth. Mostly the pain must be due to Shingles (Herpes Zoster- a virus infection). Which has affected the nerve supplying to your left side. This Shingles generally happens when your immunity is low & you are under stress. Good nutrition & rest is the key along with Anti-viral therapy. Get well soon.