Shingles!!!

**Christie13** · 09-19-2018 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by nlee

Shingles is no fun. I had it once and it was three blister/bumps under my right breast and a couple bumps on the right side of my back. Ughhh! It burned so bad and was so painful. I first went to the dr for a sinus infection and was put on an antibiotic for that. Two days later I felt even worse and noticed the blisters- so back to the dr I went. As soon as he came in the room he asked what was wrong now. Lol. I said, not only do I not feel better, now I have these bumps. He nodded and said "Shingles!" as he put on gloves. I was put on a steroid and pain medication. I spent a few days in bed with no shirt on, just laying on the cool sheets and sleeping thanks to the pain meds. I'm glad it's not unbearable for you though. Feel better!

Ow. Yours definitely sounds worse. I think I have it on a good place because it is my thigh but on the outer side/saddlebag area and not a part I sleep on. I was also told to use an ice pack on it and that actually feels amazing on it.

**Christie13** · 09-19-2018 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by psparks

I got shingles 6 months after i had surgery no fun hope you feel better soon

You know I think that we do have a bit of a weaker immune system post op and I know that makes getting shingles easier. I was actually shocked at how prevalent it is. I mentioned it on facebook and was shocked to see how many people have had it. I also thought it was more for people over 50 but people were saying that they had gotten it in 8th grade, someone's kid had it at 8, and all sorts of other ages.

**Christie13** · 09-19-2018 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by elllie

wishing you a speedy recovery. x

Thank you Ellie!

**Christie13** · 09-19-2018 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by KiwiGal

Ow - Shingles are certainly not fun. Hope you are feeling better soon.

Thanks Lisa. I am hoping to get past this quickly.

**Sandra3** · 09-19-2018 11:59 PM

I hope you feel better very soon!! Take care!
Big hugs!!

(My bday was also not that good this year...next year will be better!)

**Christie13** · 09-24-2018 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by Sandra3

I hope you feel better very soon!! Take care!
Big hugs!!

(My bday was also not that good this year...next year will be better!)

I actually feel really good. It is almost all gone. So glad I caught it early. Hope your birthday is better next year as well. Hugs my friend!

**Stacey03** · 09-25-2018 04:26 AM

Hope you're feeling better peachy face xxx

**Christie13** · 09-25-2018 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by Stacey03

Hope you're feeling better peachy face xxx

I am all good doll! Feel great. Rash is almost all gone. It was a breeze!

**sraebaer** · 12-15-2018 09:09 AM

Ouch! Feel better! I had it once on just a tiny part of one side of my face and it felt like someone was putting a knife in my skin. I can't imagine the pain on a large section of your body.

Now that I'm old I had the shingles shot so shouldn't get it again.

**Christie13** · 12-22-2018 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by sraebaer

Ouch! Feel better! I had it once on just a tiny part of one side of my face and it felt like someone was putting a knife in my skin. I can't imagine the pain on a large section of your body.

Now that I'm old I had the shingles shot so shouldn't get it again.

I was super lucky because I caught it fast and got the antibiotics only about 48 hours after rash started. I had a suspicion it was shingles but felt kind of stupid self diagnosing it. BUT I had read if you catch it early it is better so I bit the bullet and went to the doctor. It also went away relatively quickly since I caught it early. I never realized how common it actually is. Anyone who has had chicken pox can get it. The myth that only older people get it prevents a lot of people from seeking treatment right away.