Oh No Shingles
09-02-2011, 06:14 PM
#31
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What an awful experience ! I had a nasty virus/flu and could take nothing while pregnant , not fun. Happy those days are over !
Originally Posted by tmg
So sorry to hear about that. I had the shingles when I was pregnant with my 2nd. child. I was only 23. They were on the left side of my neck. Every time I tried to turn my neck it HURT. Try not turning your neck at all for weeks. Not fun. I had to suffer in pain could not take anything. It made me sick sick sick. As soon as anything hit my stomach it came right back up.
09-02-2011, 06:15 PM
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Thank you will tell her !
Originally Posted by katiedidit
I HAVE THE SHINGLES MYSELF. THIS MUST BE THAT TIME OF YEAR THAT THEY COME OUT. FOR THE ITCHING I FOUND THAT CHIGGERX WORKS GREAT. YOU CAN FIND IT AT ANY WALMART. MY DOCTOR GAVE ME THREE PRESCRIPTION FOR THE PAIN AND TO STOP THE VIRUS. I ALSO LIVE IN FLORIDA.
09-02-2011, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cathyvv
Originally Posted by Feather3
He should see a doctor & get antibiotics. Shingles can be very serious.
This site has all the info you need on shingles, including who should NOT ever get the shot for shingles:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-a...topic-overview
09-03-2011, 04:42 AM
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I have been there and got the Valtrex. Took forever to get over the pain, probably due to a very stressful job. I still have some residual pain when things get hairy! Wouldn't wish shingles on anyone!
09-03-2011, 04:44 AM
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I had them three years ago, and the Dr. gave me some pain med. I found out from trial and error on my part that the only thing that help with the terrible itch for me was using a soft cloth dipped in white vinegar every time I started itching. All other creames and suggestions from others didn't work for me. I feel so sorry for him, The pain is terrible. I wouldn't even wish shingles on my most disliked.
09-03-2011, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by tutty
Yes they went and he was put on anti biotics . Will ask about the other information given here as well. thank you again
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