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Initial outbreak of shingles

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donna76405
donna76405

Just diagnosed with shingles this week although I had the rash which I thought was a spider bite that got infected 2 1/2 weeks ago.  Pain started over the weekend upper back radiating to front ribs where rash is.  ER really dropped the ball and said it was thoracic strain (Sunday night).  Saw my Dr on Tuesday and he said, "classic shingles".  

Question:  will I develop a rash on my upper back area too?  On Acyclovir and Prednisone.  Zostrix cream turn my skin red hot and burning so quit using it per Dr. Office and my own self.  Also, once I finish Prednisone will pain return?  Right now all is pretty good but I don't want to get my hopes up.  

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  • donna76405
    donna76405

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    Update... From Dr. Appt yesterday.  He wants me on 2 more weeks of Prednisone!!!  Told him I was soooo cranky I couldn't even stand myownself!  He lol.  Still not sleeping well at all and pain started again at 2 a.m.  I'm so tired.  Called and told his nurse this afternoon so she could tell him "No more Prednisone".  I'll finish the Acyclovir tomorrow.  He said, no, on the vaccine that it wouldn't help.  Dunno what to think or do.

  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname donna76405

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    Hi Donna

    My apologies...the vaccination isvforvin the future...agreed, it will not help this outbreak.

    Your have these damnable shingles and they sure take their sweet time going away...wish I could speed up the process for you.

    I offer my shoulder to lean on.....

    hugs

    judith

    • donna76405
      donna76405 ihavenonickname

      Posted

      Hey Judith,

      Thanks for the info and shoulder... I'm awake.  My day was pretty good until evening... Went to bed in pain and now up at 2 and 3 a.m.  Dr. Put me on Gabapentin and lidocaine cream.  Might take a half of a Hydrocodone... Sitting here drinking Golden milk.  They sure come back to bite you, don't they?

    • ihavenonickname
      ihavenonickname donna76405

      Posted

      Hey Donna,

      I hate the damn things...just saying...

      Lidocaine cream...did he tell you not to rub it in...I suggest you civer the creamed area with plastic wrap for twenty minutes.. usually I ask for the lidocaine patches. gabapentin is Neurotin...if it is not effective enough, he may switch you to Lyrica-pregabalin which was originally used to combat diabetic nerve pain.

      Chuck the Golden milk, go with ultra chocolate ice cream...soothes a miriad of probelems...

      hugs

      judith

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