Chicken pox and shingles

[Phorisis]

Hello,

I am 22, and I have just recovered from chicken pox; the rash began in the beginning of February, and quickly healed.
However, I have still reddish-pink scars on the face and on the trunk. Is it normal to have these scars after one month? First, I wanted to know something: when will these marks disappear?

Secondly, sometimes, I have pain on my chest, in the right side. I am terrified it could be shingles. Is it possible to have shingles quickly after chicken pox? Indeed, although I made two HIV tests which were negative two years ago (I did not take risks since then), I fear I could have HIV. In this case, could shingles appear so quickly after a chicken pox episode?

Thank you.

[Phorisis]

Thanks.

[jemma116]

Glad your are feeling better now.

[Phorisis]

Apparently, the problem is over; the pain is gone.

[Phorisis]

Thank you, jemma. I know I will have these scars; they are not so noticeable.

Regarding shingles, I don't know what to think, but the pain is very mild and not permanent: it occurs rarely, sometimes in the evening, and sometimes in other sides of the chest. Perhaps it could be stress, because I am in a period of great anxiety?

Just a precision: I have recovered from chicken pox ; it is over since two weeks.

Thanks a lot, again.

[jemma116]

The reddish-pink scars from chickenpox will fade eventually.  
But unfortunately you will be left with the scar marks.

As regards the pain on your chest, I would suggest you get examined by your doctor.

Shingles usually run along the nerve route because the virus attacks the nerve centre.

It is not normal to get shingles straight after chickenpox, but at 22 getting catching chickenpox can be more dangerous if you got them when you were young.  

Your doctor can examine the problem to find out what is the cause.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.