shingles?

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shingles?
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Sat, 06-10-2006 - 10:17am

Just found out yesterday that I have SHINGLES!!! UGGG. Any body know much about it?

the doctor said it is brought on by stress. Geeee, I don't have much of that!!!

Any advice? Yuk.

love, JD

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In reply to: jlvst
Sat, 06-10-2006 - 11:56am

I am so sorry to hear you have shingles :(

Sheri Ann

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In reply to: jlvst
Sat, 06-10-2006 - 7:39pm

Take really good care of yourself and rest a lot!! Hopefully you will only have a mild case and will get well soon. Try to be stress/anxiety free and try the Aveeno bath Sheri Ann recommended.

Hugs,
Lisa

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Sat, 06-10-2006 - 8:04pm

Have you ever had them before? I have only heard horror stories. It seems pretty mild right now. It's been about 4 days. It is isolated on my chest, but my back hurts around my shoulder blade. The doctor said not to take a hot bath. It's about the only thing I want to do. It hurts and itches. I won't touch it, though. He prescribed valtrex, so I started yesturday. He said he hopes that will stop the spreading. I am praying for a mild case.

As far as staying stress and anxiety free, well, I doubt it. Isn't this brought on by stress??? Oye Vey!!!

thanks for the message, I really appreciate it. I love being able to talk to all of you. It really helps the anxiety to know I have somewhere to go.

lots of love, Jolie

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Sat, 06-10-2006 - 8:59pm

I have never had the shingles, sorry you are having to deal with them. You can try the bath just use cool or lukewarm water. Hot water will make things worse ;)

Since this is like chicken pox you could try calimine lotion or an anti-itch cream. It may help soothe the irritation and itching.

Hang in there and post anytime! It is very helpful to talk to others and we are here for you.

Lisa

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Sat, 06-10-2006 - 9:09pm
urgh, that's awful! i hope you feel better soon.
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Sat, 06-10-2006 - 9:31pm
thanks Lisa!