I found out why I've been sick and in pain...
#23
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Please take the shingles seriously!!! You can get permanant nerve damage, my Aunt has had it. There is a new drug that helps with nerve pain, Lyrica. The Dr. gave it to me for fibromyagia, but I had too many side affects from it to stay on it. Try to read up on it if you can. The nerve pain can easily last 6 months.
I hope that you have a nice mild case.... Feel better!
I hope that you have a nice mild case.... Feel better!
#29
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Oh goodness. I had them at age 24--but not a terrible case. There was a round spot on my back. It's so strange how it hurts all the way to the front--but only on half the body. I'm 48 now and haven't gotten them again--yet.
Now I've heard they are contagious. I was a waitress at the time I had them and the doc said since my spot was covered with a shirt, it was okay to go to work. But when the blisters pop--the fluid is contagious. A teacher had them last year and was told the same thing. It's worse to be near any woman who's pregnant.
Good luck.... it's no fun at all. :(
Now I've heard they are contagious. I was a waitress at the time I had them and the doc said since my spot was covered with a shirt, it was okay to go to work. But when the blisters pop--the fluid is contagious. A teacher had them last year and was told the same thing. It's worse to be near any woman who's pregnant.
Good luck.... it's no fun at all. :(
#30
Aww, I sure hope you feel better soon. I had shingles on my legs in 5th grade, right before my sister's wedding. Not fun. I still have minor scarring from them.
I don't have any advice, but I'll pray that you heal fast and dont have the pain anymore. (((Hugs)))
I don't have any advice, but I'll pray that you heal fast and dont have the pain anymore. (((Hugs)))
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