X, Hi everyone. If you do know Him, through the only way, His Son Jesus Christ, our risen Lord, then trust Him. Only 1.5 wks in. I doubt you would get addicted if you stick to what's prescribed or just take one at a time instead of two. Because of time constraints, I wasn't able to get to a doctor until 4 days after that and was prescribed an anti-viral (Acyclovir) and Oxycodin which made it possible to finally sleep through the night. I thought I had sciatica (experienced once before) because I started getting a sensation of soreness in my left thigh and 3 days later the pain started shooting from my left hip/buttocks area all the way down my leg. Very beneficial for all kinds of health issues. Thanks for the encouragement- I am in week 4 and the burning, numbness, and sharp pain is excruciating especially at night. Went back on Monday for another chiro appt. I was already on gabapentin2x/day for migraine prevention so she upped it to 3x/day. Same premise--it causes a mild burning sensation that helps distract from the pain and itching. Thanks Vicki. I am also taking Lysine which I read is supposed to help. This has been HELL. I take more pain medication and wait until it gets to the point where I no longer want to throw myself in front of a bus. I always have been slim and in shape but the only comfort I have right now is food, probably going to pack on the pounds out of depression. So, don't be a baby and not go to get help. Not sure if it helps. Had a tingling on my left side of my torso under my arm by my ribs, rash is small but it feels like someone has a lighter against my skin. Excruciating!! Please please please God, send me a message how I can ease the pain at night. I will repeat that I feel fortunate to be on Adderall because with it being a stimulant, I think it pulls me up and out of myself with this idiotic shingles deal. It hurt so bad and I had to jump into the shower and was able to get it mostly off with a gentle shampoo that does not have sulfates in it. So true!!! I'm sick of it. However, i did have some dizziness and a bit of fogginess. So, shingles sucks. I didn't take it last night because I'm hoping I'm not one of the 15-20% of people that get PHN (pain that never goes away). Not 100% but right now maybe 70%. 56 years experience Infectious Disease. Copyright © 2021 Leaf Group Ltd., all rights reserved. I was told I must have a mild case. God is near. I think a call to the Dr for pain meds might be a next step. I hope you feel relief soon :(. 2017;31(4):811-826. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2017.07.016, Yun H, Xie F, Baddley JW, Winthrop K, Saag KG, Curtis JR. Longterm Effectiveness of Herpes Zoster Vaccine among Patients with Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases. If I get shingles aagain, I'll blow myself up!!! I just want it to stop and feel normal again I would do anything, Forgot to mention it is on my scalp back of neck where hairline beginns side of my neck and ear, Carmen, I feel so bad for you. Hang in there! A rash started to form and the intense pain was still present. According to the CDC, the vaccine only prevents about 51% of cases. The rash is going away but the pain remains. Last night the pain was so severe that it had me up pretty much all night. The brand name adheres well and is easy to move / reposition if needed. Treatments include anesthetic patches that numb the painful area, pills such as nortriptyline (Pamelor) and gabapentin (Neurontin), or opioid pain medications. Taking it when pain is very bad, probably 5 times since then mostly at night.My biggest concerns as of today 15th december is that I am very very itchy on the rash area, especially at night. On gabapentin 3/300mg/day for the past 2 weeks and I feel no relief. I hate to tell you that 13 days is an extremely short period for shingles but you may be extremely lucky. My pain has been here 3 weeks and my rash has been here 2 weeks. If you want to know more about this or how to get the oils email me at m_h_stevens@yahoo.ca and I will send you any information you need. A blistering skin rash is the most common symptom of shingles. Neurologist gave me Cybalta because other meds did not help. (GREAT suggestion on the audio books, btw!) Years later, the virus … I have found your blog to be so true. Now that my rash is subsiding, I feel that things are going to get better, but maybe not, reading this blog. I also need to add that I have found the Earth Therapeutic microwaveable wraps to be helpful. Many virtual hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery. An Bras Dermatol. !I really don't know what to do. No inner nerve pain and I am grateful for that. When I got to work I went to the Wellness Center located in our building where I was diagnosed. I keep saying I just need a trade in.. Aug 28 felt flu symptoms. This is a P.S. Also the biofreeze. I think I'm getting better. I was amazed that I slept through until 8, I have used this capsule for the last 4 nights and have slept right through. So in my case it was lyrica and paracetemol and iboprufen every 4 hrs. Has the pain dissipated yet? What do shingles look like? All of your tips have been great! I am anonymous annie and have posted quite a few times. I spend the bulk of my time in a dark room, since the light bothers my eye and triggers more pain. I hope with all my heart that once the rash goes, the pain goes with it. Until a week or so ago, I was getting up every two or three hrs to use either ice or Lidocaine, and taking Tylenol about twice a night. You can only wear them 12 hours on, 12 hours off, but for the 12 hours on the relief was tremendous. l have lung cancer so immune system is compromised. Maybe it is. If you know someone with shingles pain (which can, I hear, go on for YEARS!) This will be the sixth week and I'm still suffering. I am glad the aspercreme helps. Ok I was diagnosed with shingles yesterday- have had it since Friday- it's on the right side of my forehead and scalp- so far spread down to my eyebrow and all the way to my temple. The non-generic Lidocaine patches will help tremendously if your insurance will cover. Low carb diet has helped some and i saw where lowering the amount of arginine in your diet and eating more lysine helps because the virus needs arginine to build its outer membranes.. I had her take a picture with my cell phone. I wear an insulin pump and have always exercised so in pretty good shape. Hi Dan, I had shingles with right back pain as well. It progressed from there to a sunburn/achey/sore feeling, then that revolting sharp, piercing pain in my left side at the waist area. Hang in there! I'm still using biofreeze and you need to get some if you haven't. Because there were no other symptoms I decided I was OK. On Thursday evening the pain was unbearable and as I was getting out of the shower I happened to notice red splotches on my torso. It has colloidal oatmeal in it. On its own, the right flank is covered by a pretty extensively connected network of nerve cells. Just a bit unnerving because it's like it's still talking a little. My muscles ache so bad that it becomes hard to walk and not be in pain all the time. I can't relax because of the pain so I am very tense. Praying for everyone ♡, I am in the middle of this 6 weeks and ice packs and accupunture have helped me the most... Also allowing myself to rest when i feel tired instead of pushing through it. I do not usually get sick, have given birth 4 times with no epidural, and am very healthy. Neurontin and a pain cream didn't help. I had small rash by the time I went to the doctor. If you aren't already a coffee drinker, it may have the opposite effect.Please post back if you have any questions, concerns, or just want to "talk" during the sleepless nights. American Academy of Dermatology. Cheers, Di. I have been reading everyone's stories and posts and feel a little comfort knowing that I am not alone with these symptoms but jeez, Shingles is awful!!! I can't sleep and there is no respite. The pain area is smaller and nowhere near as severe. J Rheumatol. That will get you 12 hours of relief before you have to take it off. Looked like poison ivy. It's an extra twist of cruelty - where sleep might help a shingles victim recover better, the pain from shingles is much worse at night. Hello I was diagnosed with shingles around my eyelid area which I am concerned. The decision on when to get vaccinated should be made with your healthcare provider.". Never had it but know what it's about. Also my sister bought an abdominal binder for me because I have the nerve pain across my right flank - a coworker told her that it helps with nerve pain - it holds the skin in one place over a cotton tee and so the hypersensitivity of the skin is lessened. For me, the pain lasted about 6 weeks. The increases are modest, but they are consistent, says Odrcich. You cannot just get it anywhere, but many chiropractors offices will carry it and you could just stop in or call around. Anyone else get this, and anyone know why? I'm always afraid that I am going to get it again. I'm still riding this ride. Raw coconut oil applied to the rash is very healing and soothing. I think I have a very high tolerance for pain and I thought it bordered on unbearable at times. 3 maybe 4 days ago. My armpit is the worse. I hope we all heal quickly. My elbow was last and somehow has the small blisters starting. The next morning the rash was there, so I went back to him. I just finished five weeks since getting shingles on my back and right thigh. It has taken about 4-5 days to right the ship. Although shingles can occur anywhere on your body, it most often appears as a single stripe of blisters that wraps around either the left or the right side of your torso.Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. Saw him and by this time my rash was a lot better and almost gone. Overall, though, I am still waiting for my eye to return to normal. Seems to help me somewhat. I have taken more over the counter pills than I ever have in a long time. The diagnosis is made when pain lasts for over 30 days after an outbreak. I've had the singles for 4 weeks now. Best of luck and please update us if you can! I tried several ointments and the only one that helped was Lidocaine. I just want you to know you're not alone, you're not imaging it and it's repulsive. I have had to cancel appointments because I am in so much pain. Risk Factors for Aseptic Meningitis in Herpes Zoster Patients. )So there you go. THen I got a bad cold and immune system got low, so shingles came back with a fury. The rash, which can be excruciating, is often one-sided because it follows the route of the nerves under the skin. I know that sounds counterintuitive. Did TEMS on it, seemed to help. What you have experienced was my biggest fear - that being so wiped out from shingles would wreck my immune system and lead to bigger problems. Not that I wish this on anyone, but I needed to know I wasn't alone and also know what I might encounter as I progressed. I would put that around my neck so if I fell asleep in the tub, my head wouldn't bob under. Got diagnosed yesterday, blood test confirmed shingles today. This will pass! Before getting diagnosed with shingles, I had no idea what it entailed. "can shingles cause svre stomach pain?" He wrote me a prescription for valtrex. Patients with shingles experience pain that worsens throughout the day, peaking around 8 pm when most patients are getting ready for bed, according to Odrcich. It helps greatly, but needs to be re-applied often. I'm on the anti-viral medicine and was given a lidocaine gel-like substance to dab over the rash up to four times a day. I hate it because I know when it is coming on. Now I am tired all the time and have to pick and choose my activities carefully, as I don't have the stamina to do everything I used to anymore. 9/24/16 it started on my forehead and right side of face. I had just mowed lawn at my home for the first time, so thought it possible. I have been like this for over a week. I kept an eye on it and throughout the next day my left arm would itch, but I could not scratch it and it felt numb and a bit weird. What helped me the most was dabbing the itchy area with cotton balls soaked in apple cider vinegar. After a couple of days I stopped the Lyrica because of side-effects. Then at 8pm the back pain starts and does not relent until the next morning coffee.
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