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    So I was just diagnosed with Shingles yesterday. I had started to have some pain in my skin on my thighs. I was trying to explain it to my hubby and I kept saying, "I know this sounds crazy but my skin hurts." We have had rain every day for almost 2 weeks so I haven't been out in the sun. I thought maybe it was from my skin bouncing when running but then realized that it didn't make sense since I have been running forever and the skin has been there for over a year. After about 5 days of the painful skin I developed a rash on my left thigh (only one side) Saturday afternoon. (The day before my 45th bday...lucky me.) Luckily I had remembered that those were symptoms of Shingles. (The painful skin, the rash on only one side.) So I began to google and it said if you can get treated within 72 hours of the rash developing then it heals a lot faster.
    I went to my PCP less than 48 hours from the rash onset and was given antibiotics. The rash is painful but not unbearable. My only concern at this point is the antibiotic. So far I have taken 4 of the 21 pills with no issues. (3X a day for 7 days) I am so lucky I caught it early. I do think that I might have a more mild case of it because of the fact that my pain is not unbearable.
    I had posted about it on Facebook and one of my coworkers mentioned it to my manager. (I had been off Friday and Monday for my birthday.) She sent me a text Monday night saying I would have to be cleared by our work clinic when I came in today. I went in and they told me I needed a note from my doctor. I called my PCP but he was in clinic and they said they would email him. I waited for 2 1/2 hours and still no note so I went home. When my doctor called me I said to put on the note I could return to work tomorrow and just enjoyed another day off.
    Funny thing is you can't pass on Shingles. It is only contagious when you have open blisters and there is direct contact. And what you are passing on is chicken pox to someone who has not had it. I work with adults so there is less of a chance that there are people who have not had chicken pox. I also have it on a spot that is not exposed at work. But since my manager insisted I get a note saying I was cleared for work I got to enjoy an extra day off. LOL.
    At any rate...hoping this passes soon. I have been so uber busy lately with life. My oldest daughter is a senior so it has literally been one thing after another. I need a vacation. LOL.
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    Default Re: Shingles!!!

    That can hurt so much!
    Is it still itching as wel?
    Menthol talcum powder helps with that.
    I hope you get better soon.
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    Arrghhhhhh Christie!!! Gahhhhh to that. I hope it passes quickly and yay to days off. I has been a busy time for me too recently, crazy times! Hope the family are well, smooches xxx


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    Oh shucks Christie, hate that you're experiencing and going through this. I hope that this pass quickly and you can get back to everyday life but enjoy the day off! Congratulations on your daughters SENIOR year!!!

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    Sorry that happened. I had it once, just a tiny bit on one side of my face, but it felt like someone was jabbing a knife into me. I can't imagine how painful a large section would be. I've since had the shingles shot so shouldn't get it again. Feel better!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Christie13 View Post
    So I was just diagnosed with Shingles yesterday. I had started to have some pain in my skin on my thighs. I was trying to explain it to my hubby and I kept saying, "I know this sounds crazy but my skin hurts." We have had rain every day for almost 2 weeks so I haven't been out in the sun. I thought maybe it was from my skin bouncing when running but then realized that it didn't make sense since I have been running forever and the skin has been there for over a year. After about 5 days of the painful skin I developed a rash on my left thigh (only one side) Saturday afternoon. (The day before my 45th bday...lucky me.) Luckily I had remembered that those were symptoms of Shingles. (The painful skin, the rash on only one side.) So I began to google and it said if you can get treated within 72 hours of the rash developing then it heals a lot faster.
    I went to my PCP less than 48 hours from the rash onset and was given antibiotics. The rash is painful but not unbearable. My only concern at this point is the antibiotic. So far I have taken 4 of the 21 pills with no issues. (3X a day for 7 days) I am so lucky I caught it early. I do think that I might have a more mild case of it because of the fact that my pain is not unbearable.
    I had posted about it on Facebook and one of my coworkers mentioned it to my manager. (I had been off Friday and Monday for my birthday.) She sent me a text Monday night saying I would have to be cleared by our work clinic when I came in today. I went in and they told me I needed a note from my doctor. I called my PCP but he was in clinic and they said they would email him. I waited for 2 1/2 hours and still no note so I went home. When my doctor called me I said to put on the note I could return to work tomorrow and just enjoyed another day off.
    Funny thing is you can't pass on Shingles. It is only contagious when you have open blisters and there is direct contact. And what you are passing on is chicken pox to someone who has not had it. I work with adults so there is less of a chance that there are people who have not had chicken pox. I also have it on a spot that is not exposed at work. But since my manager insisted I get a note saying I was cleared for work I got to enjoy an extra day off. LOL.
    At any rate...hoping this passes soon. I have been so uber busy lately with life. My oldest daughter is a senior so it has literally been one thing after another. I need a vacation. LOL.
    Hope you are all doing well.
    I am so sorry....shingles vaccination is only good for 5 years, although there is a new one that is NOT the live virus that's lifetime. I'm past due. Praying for quick healing and relief!
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    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!



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    I got shingles 6 months after i had surgery no fun hope you feel better soon
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    wishing you a speedy recovery. x



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



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    Quote Originally Posted by DutchSleeve View Post
    That can hurt so much!
    Is it still itching as wel?
    Menthol talcum powder helps with that.
    I hope you get better soon.
    Luckily I think I have a mild case as I really don't have much pain. It does itch but if I scratch it then it hurts. I am lucky I got on the antibiotics so quickly.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Stacey03 View Post
    Arrghhhhhh Christie!!! Gahhhhh to that. I hope it passes quickly and yay to days off. I has been a busy time for me too recently, crazy times! Hope the family are well, smooches xxx
    I am thinking I am lucky and it is going to pass quickly. They say stress can bring it on. I have not felt stressed but I have been going non stop so maybe that is it?! Either way I am glad that I am not in really any pain. Most people who get it say they have excruciating pain. Also lucky that it is where I can cover it. Some people get it on their face.



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    Quote Originally Posted by SassyWade View Post
    Oh shucks Christie, hate that you're experiencing and going through this. I hope that this pass quickly and you can get back to everyday life but enjoy the day off! Congratulations on your daughters SENIOR year!!!
    Thanks Sassy! I did enjoy the day off. Went back today. Had the note from my doctor. The nurse I saw was pissed that the nurse the day before sent me home. She said she was going to find out who it was and discuss it with them. She said I should have been allowed to return to work. Oh well. I took a fat nap. LOL.



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    Quote Originally Posted by sraebaer View Post
    Sorry that happened. I had it once, just a tiny bit on one side of my face, but it felt like someone was jabbing a knife into me. I can't imagine how painful a large section would be. I've since had the shingles shot so shouldn't get it again. Feel better!
    Luckily I am not in pain. It actually hurt more before the rash. It only hurts when my clothes rub against it or if I scratch it. I think that the antibiotic is helping it a lot. And so glad it is in an area where it is covered.



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    Quote Originally Posted by AnnieG View Post
    I am so sorry....shingles vaccination is only good for 5 years, although there is a new one that is NOT the live virus that's lifetime. I'm past due. Praying for quick healing and relief!
    Funny thing is that they usually only vaccinate when you turn 50 and thereafter. I actually was only 44....well the rash came out the night before my 45th bday. I laughed like what kind of present is this shit??? LOL.



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