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lisa2002
lisa2002

I experienced my 1st bout of Shingles almost 3 years ago. I was extremely stressed and once I googled my symptons, I was scared because I thought it was herpes. Went to my doc and he cultured and turns out it was the shingles. All the myths I had heard about this ailment has been debunked. I thought I was too young, WRONG, I thought it only occured once, WRONG AGAIN. I ususally have one outbreak a year now since the inital outbreak. I just wish I could get a year long prescription, therefore I wouldn't have to be calling my doc to try to get a script when I notice an onset. What filks don't understand is the quicker you start taking the meds, the faster the healing time. I'm tired of this  and won't be eligible for the shot for 8 more years.

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  • janet_68822
    janet_68822 lisa2002

    Posted

    So sorry you are getting them frequently like that.  I hope I don't.  Just had my first experience 6 weeks ago, but my left shoulder felt like a brush burn and I had stinging and jabby pain in my left breast.  I had some nausea with some sweats and chills at times.  I didn't know what I had so after telling the doctor my symptoms she put me on an anti-viral right away after making sure my heart was okay with an EKG.  After weeks of feeling this way, I am doing so much better.  Never had a rash or blisters, thank you, Jesus!  Taking anti-virals quickly kept me from getting full blown symptoms.  Hope you don't get them anymore!
    • lisa2002
      lisa2002 janet_68822

      Posted

      Janet, I ended up in the emergency room last night. Told the doctor all of my issues. Considering the fact that my colon is impacted, she thinks my immune system was compromised, hence the outbreak. Now have my anti virals
    • jukym
      jukym lisa2002

      Posted

      Sad to hear it and please get well soon.

       

    • janet_68822
      janet_68822 lisa2002

      Posted

      Glad you went to the ER to find out what was going on. Pray you feel better soon.
  • karla97486
    karla97486 lisa2002

    Posted

    I'm going on week 8. They started me on gabapentin on week 5. The blisters are gone but the skin on my upper arm is still to tender to hardly touch and the pain is still like a 7 plus. I cannot put any lotion on because it burns. I've been noticing in the last few weeks my hand gets tingling. I'm up to 300mil. Of the medicine. I go to a new Dr.on Thurs. Any suggestions to ask the Dr. I'm tired of the pain and burning. It's interfering with my job and my sleep. Thanks everyone.
    • jukym
      jukym karla97486

      Posted

      I m having the same sensation of tingling after the blisters are dried up. It is frustration but it has a regular activation.

      I want to stay healthy with regular exercise and full supplement but I have weak sleep pattern.

      Take Care Karla

    • lisa2002
      lisa2002 jukym

      Posted

      I understand you completely. Stress and so much more can cause outbreaks and I suffer from anxiety so.........
    • jukym
      jukym lisa2002

      Posted

      I hope that a new jab for Shingles Patients to stop this virus and it truly how disturbing for our lifestyles,

       I have taken the jab of the current vaccination, Zostavax in 3 years back and I m still not immune to Shingles. I should say it has lessen the blisters and may turn to TCM ,

      Hope to terminate the roots of this virus and have not get a right Chinese physician yet,

       

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