Shingles III

[Hogmauler]

Post herpetic neuralgia has set in. I’m ok during the day. Last night was horrible, again. The pain is on my right side. You can’t get comfortable. I got up and took ibuprofen then got up again at three and took lyrica. That reduced it to a slow burn. I’ve watched videos that stated that I now have permanent nerve damage. I can’t imagine living with this the rest of my life.
Is anyone else dealing with this? If so how are you coping with it? 30 days in now.

[Hogmauler]

Need some input people on pain remediation!

[SabineHunter]

CBD. Hope it helps.

[White Falcon]

Read my posts, might see something that helps.

[White Falcon]

I have had mine in my left arm and hand for almost 2 years. Now I am getting a rash on both legs below the knee. I have tried all the meds, Progabalon is the only help I get. Codine didn't work!

[SabineHunter]

I have had mine in my left arm and hand for almost 2 years. Now I am getting a rash on both legs below the knee. I have tried all the meds, Progabalon is the only help I get. Codine didn't work!

I'm serious and not joking. Have you tried ivermectin and zinc? If I had pain and was at my wits end, I would definitely try something that was safe.

[Hogmauler]

Wife said shingles does not cross “the midline” Falcon. She’s been an ER nurse for 17 years and has a masters in Family Medicine. It’s been my experience that she is usually right. Could that be some kind of arthritis that manifest as a rash? Saw that on the idiot box.

[Texas Grown]

I took Liryca for mine. Still have a dead zone near my arm pit. But it did eventually stop hurting. Just takes time. Every thing else healed up. Every now and then, I'll get a little twitch or itch in the dead zone. But nothing I can't live with.


Edit: Course, I've got dead zones (nerve damage) from having surgeries too. Including one that affected my left sciatic. But that one is a relief, now !

[Tx_Wader]

I had shingles once and that was enough. I go the vaccine and knock on wood I haven't gotten it again.

Mine was from the center of my back around to my belly button and hurt like hell. Doctor gave me some anti virus medication, I'm sorry I don't remember the name of it and some Vicodin that allowed me some sleep.

[Mayhem]

I have recently gotten over shingles. My scabs are gone but I have scars. I still have nerve pain from time to time, but nothing like it was.


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[N.DaWoods]

Sorry for the discomfort. Prayers up.

[Hogmauler]

I took Liryca for mine. Still have a dead zone near my arm pit. But it did eventually stop hurting. Just takes time. Every thing else healed up. Every now and then, I'll get a little twitch or itch in the dead zone. But nothing I can't live with.


Edit: Course, I've got dead zones (nerve damage) from having surgeries too. Including one that affected my left sciatic. But that one is a relief, now !

Ok. As long as it eventually stops. I’m exhausted I’m the morning. I got a 27 year old special needs son to look after as well so he keeps me going.

[Hogmauler]

I had shingles once and that was enough. I go the vaccine and knock on wood I haven't gotten it again.

Mine was from the center of my back around to my belly button and hurt like hell. Doctor gave me some anti virus medication, I'm sorry I don't remember the name of it and some Vicodin that allowed me some sleep.

Me exactly. Right side belly button around to center of back. I still can’t figure out why it gives me more trouble at night.

[Drycreek3189]

My sis-in-law had it as bad as anyone I’ve ever seen. Lord, she suffered. She’s not completely over it yet, and now walks with a slight limp. I don’t know what meds she took but I do know that most of them did little good.

[Hogmauler]

Now I’m concerned about getting the two stage vaccine after I heal from this. I would be up crits sheek without a paddle if I get hit again.