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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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These Shingles are really kicking my butt. What started out as a golf ball-size patch on my left side has turned into a large band of blisters running from my belly button to my spine. It's gross and hurts like hell.

Spoke to the doctor yesterday and he prescribed an anti-viral, which I began taking. I have an appointment with him later today, at which time painkillers will be demanded.


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13 comments:

  1. KwanaApril 12, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Feel better soon :-(

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  2. JoyApril 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I wondered how you were doing. I'm so sorry you have Shingles! It's awful! Yes, pain killers for sure! Absolutely!

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  3. the dogs' motherApril 12, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    hangeth in there.
    Some study said meditation works as well as painkillers... I think the urge to punch the researchers momentarily distracts one from the pain.
    xoxoxoxxoxox

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  4. jsApril 12, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Oh my dear ! My husband had shingles and he was prescribed morphin. Do you think you can have some in the US ? Well I hope the antivirals work fast and wish you'll be better soon ! Keep courageous ! XOXOXO J. Seb from Paris

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  5. SassyApril 12, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I would recommend a warm bath with Aveno oatmeal. Aveno is mostly organic but it is very soothing to the skin.
    It is a palliative but anything to ease you until you are able to get meds.

    Sorry you feel so poorly sweetie.
    MUAH
    xoxoxoxoxo

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  6. BobApril 12, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    They are painful.
    Mine covered the right side of my face, so I was incognito for about a month!
    The anti-virals help, as does Lysine and Zinc which you can get at any drug store OTC.
    Feel better, and use lotions to keep the scarring down, because they can leave scars like chicken pox.

    XOXOXOXOXO

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  7. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    shingles are the devils way of punishing wonderful people.

    i hope you are feeling better soon!

    hugs

    -craig

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  8. macksonApril 12, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Get Well Soon

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  9. Wonder ManApril 12, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Sorry to hear that, get plenty of rest

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  10. mrs.missalaineusApril 12, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    feel better! hope the appointment has you in less pain once they get your treatment set up.


    xxalainaxx

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  11. Big Mark 243April 12, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    WTF!! Shingles... man, I hope that stuff gets better and the sooner the better...

    I guess I will have to make a trip to Arby's in your honor..! Hope you feel better soon...

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  12. SamApril 12, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Damn. I've heard horror stories! Well Sissy get plenty of pain meds, and some Xanax for shit and giggles

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  13. BethApril 13, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Ouch! Hope you're on the mend soon. Feel better! XOXO

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