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re: Anybody ever had the Shingles?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 1:26 am to beebefootballfan
Posted on 7/28/15 at 1:26 am to beebefootballfan
Get ready for 2 months of pure hell. I didn't realize how crazy it was making me til it was all over with and I was looking back.
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Posted on 7/28/15 at 1:50 am to beebefootballfan
Go to a doctor and find out for sure from a professional. There are antivirals that can help (a little) and some pain meds will come in handy. Shingles sucks. Badly. Like I saw posted earlier, a breeze hurt. Perfectly stated.
This post was edited on 7/28/15 at 1:51 am
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:17 am to lsuwontonwrap
I had them about 8 years ago. I have a bald head and they started on my forehead and spread to the back of my head in four distinct rows of blisters. Looked like my head was a Michigan football helmet made of Shingles. Very attractive. Mine burned way more than they itched.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 4:00 am to beebefootballfan
I was miserable. I waited awhile to go to the doctor. So it had gotten bad. I had to take a couple pain pills every night just to get decent sleep. Jump on it early and your better off.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 5:23 am to beebefootballfan
I had them last year at 29 years old. On my right neck. It wasn't too bad, but looked terrible. I went to the walk-in doctor, got some herp pills, and it cleared up quickly with only minor discomfort.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 5:31 am to beebefootballfan
Yes. Take the antiviral and pain meds. It felt like jellyfish stinging me all day long. Over a year ago and sometimes it still tingles.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:17 am to beebefootballfan
My dad had it. It was the only time I ever heard him complain about something hurting.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:20 am to zelman
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It is the worst discomfort I've ever been thorough. It's horrible. I wouldn't wish it on Hitler.
Pretty much sums it up
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:25 am to beebefootballfan
Just got over a 5 week bought with it. Still have scars. Felt like terrorist beat the shite out of my rib cage and then started putting their cigarettes out on me. Glad that's over.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:27 am to beebefootballfan
Yes.
Twice. Both times after 30.
First was worse.
Agonizing. Had residual neuropathy in my back for over a year after the rash cleared.
Twice. Both times after 30.
First was worse.
Agonizing. Had residual neuropathy in my back for over a year after the rash cleared.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:38 am to beebefootballfan
Had it once when I was 15.. sucks
This post was edited on 7/28/15 at 6:39 am
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:39 am to beebefootballfan
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It is the worst discomfort I've ever been thorough. It's horrible
Posted on 7/28/15 at 7:23 am to beebefootballfan
I had them on my scalp a few years back.
WORST. PAIN. EVER. (outside of blown disk in back).
So bad my HAIR hurt to touch. Had to sleep in a chair because it hurt to have my head on a pillow.
It was diagnosed late, so I had to wait for it to run its course. Naturally, it took the full three weeks. Don't wish that kind of misery on anyone.
WORST. PAIN. EVER. (outside of blown disk in back).
So bad my HAIR hurt to touch. Had to sleep in a chair because it hurt to have my head on a pillow.
It was diagnosed late, so I had to wait for it to run its course. Naturally, it took the full three weeks. Don't wish that kind of misery on anyone.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:05 am to mtntiger
Some old timers around my house used to eat clay dirt to cure shingles. True story.
This post was edited on 7/28/15 at 10:16 am
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:05 am to mtntiger
Thanks for the bleak outlook everybody. Sitting at the doctor's office now and will choose opiate induced coma when given the option
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:20 am to BottomlandBrew
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I had them last year at 29 years old. On my right neck. It wasn't too bad, but looked terrible.
I had it at 31 and the left side. hurt like hell when the my collar or fabric in general would rub up against it. It took about 3-4 weeks to clear up for me. It only itched at the beginning then just became an annoying discomfort. Oh and the burning sensation.
Former co-worker had them at 40 and from his knees up to his belly button and everywhere in between. I felt real bad for him.
This post was edited on 7/28/15 at 10:25 am
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:21 am to BottomlandBrew
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On my right neck.
Thank God you have two, amirite?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:23 am to beebefootballfan
If it makes you feel better, I think passing that kidney stone was worse and it was only for about a 12-hour time frame.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:24 am to beebefootballfan
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Anybody ever had the Shingles?
No, I've got a tin roof.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:26 am to beebefootballfan
I had it and it wasn't too bad. But then again, I'm a badass mf'er.
I took Valtrex for 7 day and it went away.
ETA: I think the older you are, the worse it usually affects you. I was about 35 when I had it.
I took Valtrex for 7 day and it went away.
ETA: I think the older you are, the worse it usually affects you. I was about 35 when I had it.
This post was edited on 7/28/15 at 10:28 am
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