There may be a loss of bowel and bladder function as the nervous system shuts down. The caregiver - usually a nurse or hospice caretaker - may suggest a catheter to collect urine; you can also place absorbent pads on the bed in case of accidents.
Fibroblasts begin entering the wound site two to five days after wounding as the inflammatory phase is ending, and their numbers peak at one to two weeks post-wounding. By the end of the first week, fibroblasts are the main cells in the wound. Fibroplasia ends two to four weeks after wounding.
The pimples change to pus-filled blisters that break open and scab over in about 7 to 10 days. When the blisters are scabbed over, they begin to heal. The scabs usually heal and fall off about 2 to 4 weeks after the rash appears. Some people with shingles also may have a fever, headache, fatigue, or general achiness. In rare cases, a person can have the pain of shingles without getting a rash. Some people (usually older people) have more severe symptoms.