Can chicken pox cause pain on sides and back?
Patient: I am just starting to get over chicken pox.  I am 54 years old and now I have numbness and bloating along with some pain on my sides and back. Is this cause for concern. It is just over 2 weeks since I came down with the chicken pox. I got them after my husband had shingles. Doctor: Any viral disease  can cause arthralgia and joint pain. This will take some time to recover may be months. Avoid cold weather, apply heat to that side and back. you can use local applicant.