Geez. I had bursitis for the first time a few weeks ago, but shingles are a whole different ball game. Good luck!
Iris Dragonfly said
Jul 19, 2012
So sorry you are enduring this B-****.
Ok ...here I go again with the homeopathics, Renee, go to the health food store and get Rhus Toxicodendron and Hypericum Perforatum by Boiron (or some other homeopathic co.) They should be ok to take with ANY meds, HURRY, you want this gone yesterday! Blessings, Iris
LadyAlaise said
Jul 19, 2012
Thanks guys I will keep you posted.....
Scout said
Jul 19, 2012
Shingles are the WORST!! I really feel for you. I went through that about 2 1/2 years ago. It was the weirdest, most unreal sensation and hurt like hell. I really feel for you. Manage the pain and it'll go away with some time. Really crappy timing though, hmm? As if you're not already dealin' with enough.
Cinnamon Girl said
Jul 19, 2012
Oh no, Renee, really sorry you`ve got shingles now on top of everything else, I really feel for you having such a tough time.
As you say, having a low immune system while on tx can give rise to all sorts of infections...glad you`ve got meds to take for it and hope you get some relief very soon.
You must be so thankful to have Lindsay there by your side, stay strong, you`ll get through this together!
Take care, and let us know how it goes, Jill xx
Kellyw said
Jul 19, 2012
Damn! Just what you wanted!! So sorry. You are tough you went through the dental stuff. Not an easy trip for you! I know you will make it
K2 said
Jul 19, 2012
ohh poo that sucks. These things present themselves when our bodies are under duress. At least you have Lindsay close now to give you comfort.
Take care
Kristy
LadyAlaise said
Jul 19, 2012
Thanks love and again sorry I woke you so early
Lindsay said
Jul 19, 2012
At least you know what it is now and hopefully I can get my 4:30 AM time slot re-devoted to sleep ;) You know I'm here for you, even at 4:30 in the morning. I hope the meds work to clear the shingles soon and with little side effects!
LadyAlaise said
Jul 19, 2012
And my arm hurts plus tonight I take my Nuepogen shot (whine) argh. can't wait for this to be done; and yes I was given anti viral meds that won't conflict with my tx meds
LadyAlaise said
Jul 19, 2012
So admist treatment and all the lovely side effects it entails (ie: Immune system suppressed/wbc's loooow etc) I noticed my arm hurt and kinda burned from my elbow up under the arm to my wrist. About a day or two later I had red bumps show up along the path of pain, a day or so after that; it spread and the original bumps seemed to blister; and my arm pain got worse. I went to the doc today to have it checked out and their response;
"You have Shingles" (facepalm~oi wth batman??) I had a bad case of chicken pox when I was 12....and come to find out that it is ONLY contagious to those who have never had Chickenpox; I can't give someone Shingles but can give someone Chickenpox; up to two weeks before I even show symptoms of Shingles (again, wth?). And come to find out one of Lindsays brother's friends that helped us move has never had it >,< Not too happy........ and my arm
So sorry you are enduring this B-****.
Ok ...here I go again with the homeopathics, Renee, go to the health food store and get Rhus Toxicodendron and Hypericum Perforatum by Boiron (or some other homeopathic co.) They should be ok to take with ANY meds, HURRY, you want this gone yesterday! Blessings, Iris
Shingles are the WORST!! I really feel for you. I went through that about 2 1/2 years ago. It was the weirdest, most unreal sensation and hurt like hell. I really feel for you. Manage the pain and it'll go away with some time. Really crappy timing though, hmm? As if you're not already dealin' with enough.
Oh no, Renee, really sorry you`ve got shingles now on top of everything else, I really feel for you having such a tough time.
As you say, having a low immune system while on tx can give rise to all sorts of infections...glad you`ve got meds to take for it and hope you get some relief very soon.
You must be so thankful to have Lindsay there by your side, stay strong, you`ll get through this together!
Take care, and let us know how it goes, Jill xx
ohh poo that sucks. These things present themselves when our bodies are under duress. At least you have Lindsay close now to give you comfort.
Take care
Kristy
So admist treatment and all the lovely side effects it entails (ie: Immune system suppressed/wbc's loooow etc) I noticed my arm hurt and kinda burned from my elbow up under the arm to my wrist. About a day or two later I had red bumps show up along the path of pain, a day or so after that; it spread and the original bumps seemed to blister; and my arm pain got worse. I went to the doc today to have it checked out and their response;
"You have Shingles" (facepalm~oi wth batman??) I had a bad case of chicken pox when I was 12....and come to find out that it is ONLY contagious to those who have never had Chickenpox; I can't give someone Shingles but can give someone Chickenpox; up to two weeks before I even show symptoms of Shingles (again, wth?). And come to find out one of Lindsays brother's friends that helped us move has never had it >,<
.... and my arm
Not too happy....