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Posted on 2/19/20 at 1:42 pm to BigB0882
It starts out somewhat like poison ivy, with blisters at first, then scabbing. The difference is the itching and burning, way worse than poison ivy, and it takes about a month for the sores to diminish, and that's if you get to the doctor right away. The itching/burning can last for a year after that, though not as bad as it was at first.
The doctor gave me an antiviral, steroids, and gabapentin for the nerve pain. It helped a bunch.
The doctor gave me an antiviral, steroids, and gabapentin for the nerve pain. It helped a bunch.
This post was edited on 2/19/20 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 2/19/20 at 1:45 pm to BigB0882
I had nerve shingles on my right 2nd toe. Went from perfectly fine to choking sobs in the ER parking lot within 30 minutes. Worst pain I’ve ever dealt with. I was on crutches for a week and had two subsequent flare-ups after that. Fortunately I haven’t had them again in the last six years.
Posted on 2/19/20 at 1:47 pm to BigB0882
On my roof?
Yes.
Yes.
Posted on 2/19/20 at 1:48 pm to BigB0882
nasty mfr
Posted on 2/19/20 at 1:49 pm to BigB0882
It’s the first sign of dick cancer. Sorry.
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:06 pm to BigB0882
My mother and mil both had nasty cases. The mrs and I have had both Shingrix vaccinations, so, hopefully...
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:06 pm to BigB0882
Well, you haven't. Shingles is very painful. Ever heard of a dermatologist? They can prescribe some ointment for your itch
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:07 pm to BigB0882
Yeah, mine was less itchy and more intense pain. Basically felt like a bad sunburn but all the time and not just when it was touched
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:09 pm to BigB0882
Shingles affects only one side of your body, left or right. Strange but true.
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:10 pm to BigB0882
Negative,
Welcome to Casa de la Füt:
Welcome to Casa de la Füt:
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:14 pm to tss22h8
I got them one year and they weren’t that bad. I thought it was some type of rash at first because it itches, couple days later it felt raw and like needle poking in my side. They wrapped from my left peck almost to my backbone.
It wasn’t painful, just bothersome for my shirt to rub the area. Someone told me stress would cause them to pop up
It wasn’t painful, just bothersome for my shirt to rub the area. Someone told me stress would cause them to pop up
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:18 pm to BigB0882
Had shingles when I was 13. The pain was awful. My dad thought they were chiggers at first, so he put nail polish on the affected areas. Getting that off was brutal once the areas became painful and sensitive to touch.
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:22 pm to BigB0882
I had them in my optical nerve. For about a month I had what felt like a headache every day. Tylenol, etc didn't solve it. So I tried tooth gel thinking it was tooth related. Nothing awful, just a headache. I had just gotten married earlier that month which was the most stressful I've ever been. And had cashed out my savings bonds from the NAVY to pay for plane tickets back to my wife's cousin getting married. So maximum stress overload.
We were in the mall in Toronto when the pain hit me. I told my new wife that I'm sorry but I think I have a brain tumor. Over the course of 24hrs, my right eye swelled and I began to really consider the possibility that I wouldn't make it through the night to catch my flight the next morning. Not wanting to check into any Canadian shithole healthcare facility (I'd still be waiting to this day no doubt), decided to see the doctor when we got back. By then I was in full flare up mode and after a day in the ER, being pumped full of morphine, etc, they determined I wouldn't lose my eye.
Now I swear, if I ever get it again.. I'm eating a bullet. Most people don't go through what I went through. If you suggest it's shingles, go see a professional so they can get you started on a herpes medication to get it under control fast. Trust me, you don't want to wait.
We were in the mall in Toronto when the pain hit me. I told my new wife that I'm sorry but I think I have a brain tumor. Over the course of 24hrs, my right eye swelled and I began to really consider the possibility that I wouldn't make it through the night to catch my flight the next morning. Not wanting to check into any Canadian shithole healthcare facility (I'd still be waiting to this day no doubt), decided to see the doctor when we got back. By then I was in full flare up mode and after a day in the ER, being pumped full of morphine, etc, they determined I wouldn't lose my eye.
Now I swear, if I ever get it again.. I'm eating a bullet. Most people don't go through what I went through. If you suggest it's shingles, go see a professional so they can get you started on a herpes medication to get it under control fast. Trust me, you don't want to wait.
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:24 pm to Sheepdog1833
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you’re going to want to get a steroid epidural ASAP
What the hell kinda fancy doctor are you going to?!?
Valtrex, Neurontin, and EMLA cream. Geez.
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:25 pm to Croacka
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valtrex
This and pain meds are literally the only answer to a shingle outbreak.
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i had headaches for a while after
I had a shingle outbreak on my scalp and upper face area. The headaches, pain, and itching were fricking miserable. Pain was a lot worse then I could have imagined from shingles.
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:31 pm to BigB0882
Yes. On my belt line once. Super painful. Dont mess around with it. Get it taken care of
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:37 pm to BigB0882
I like Ruffles much better.
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:45 pm to CuseTiger
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forget what the medication was
Valtrex
Had em twice - first was full blown. Had neuropathy for over a year afterwards.
Second was a twinge that was very familiar and I jumped on that shite quick
Posted on 2/19/20 at 2:47 pm to MojoGuyPan
Sweet nipple ring
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