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Shingles question

emmysmom — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:55:51 GMT

Its been 1 month since I got this crud..lol. Anyway its healed and I have some sensitivity in the same area. Does that last very long? Hopefully NOT, I am so over this, Tia!

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Yardlie — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:19:09 GMT

It depends, emmiesmom. I had it several years ago, and it pretty much cleared up and all symptoms went away within a month. Other people have lingering pain and have to go on other medication to control that for awhile. I would see your doctor if I were you. Good luck...it is one miserable malady to have!

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Tissyanne — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:37:15 GMT

My son had shingles on his face and eye a few years ago. He had lingering nerve pain for several months and even has some scarring. I have read that different people have different experiences. I will pray for your pain to subside. After all, you have Emmie to look after!

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voyager1980 — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:42:58 GMT

My doctor said one reason it's iimportant to get medical care quickly when symptoms show up is that the nerve damages can be permanent.

I hope you feel better soon OP.

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sarpy — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 00:31:25 GMT

I had shingles in 2009. Dr. said I didn't get them very bad because I am on 9 meds daily anyhow so that protected me. Hope you get over everything very soon.

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AnikaBrodie — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 02:17:45 GMT

You may be experiencing postherpetic neuralgia which sometimes occurs after shingles. I had a severe case of shingles many years ago and had neuralgia for several months post shingles. I hope your pain goes away quickly. There are meds to lessen the symptoms.

www.mayoclinic.org/.../postherpetic-neuralgia/

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evykim — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 02:28:02 GMT

I have had shingles twice, the first time I was in my late 30's seemed every time I got nervous the pain would come back, last year I was 68 and got shingles again, the pain is really bad, each time I went to the doctor.

Good luck, I think everyone is different.

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Nana5 — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 02:49:05 GMT

Sorry you got shingles. It's one nasty disease. I had shingles more than 10 years ago. When I get stressed or fatigued, I get pain pricks along my waist where I had shingles. I take it as a warning that I need to destress and take care of myself. They've never come back but I've gotten those warning pains many times.

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sunshine45 — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 02:51:46 GMT

my mom had shingles about 10 years ago or so and hers lasted about 6 months with all of the symptoms. she now has it again and it is not as bad (she did have the shot), but still a lot "itching" and a large rash mostly on her middle back that comes around to part of her stomach.

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Reever — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 03:09:26 GMT

I've heard that nerve pain can persist long after the blisters heal, and it especially affects older populations. I had shingles around age 40. It wasn't bad at all. Very little pain. The only problem I had was a swollen lymph node in my groin. It went away in 2 days on its own. I was very fortunate because I have heard horror stories of people with shingles. It seems like there is no one course the disease takes. Now that I know what the symptoms look like if it ever happens again I will get to the Dr. ASAP. By the time I got on the anti viral meds, the shingles was already 3 days into its flare up. Mine started with two welts that looked like spider bites. I thought I was bitten by something, then it ran down my right leg and it was too late to do anything. Doctor put me on Valtrex I believe for 5 days. Big blue horse pills and have me some ointment.

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ID2 — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:35:04 GMT

The severity of shingles varies from person to person. I was young when I got shingles. I was 30. Went to the doctor where he diagnosed me and gave me many prescriptions to get filled. This was back in the 80's. I was trying to conceive at that time so I never did fill any of those prescriptions. My shingles wasn't bad at all. Just a minor inconvenience for me. My dad contracted shingles after my mom died (stress related). Now his was BAD. In fact he lost hearing in one ear from it. Take care. Hope you feel better soon.

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emmysmom — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:43:19 GMT

On 2/5/2014 Tissyanne said: My son had shingles on his face and eye a few years ago. He had lingering nerve pain for several months and even has some scarring. I have read that different people have different experiences. I will pray for your pain to subside. After all, you have Emmie to look after!

Tissyanne, you are so sweet! Thanks for the prayers, you're an angel! Yesterday was Emmy's birthday! I got her a flannel pet blanket, she absolutely loves, made my day! We got 12 inches of snow yesterday and its only 8 degrees this afternoon! Hope your weather is better~!

I'm sorry about your son, good thing his eye is ok! Bless his heart!

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emmysmom — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:45:38 GMT

On 2/6/2014 ID2 said:
The severity of shingles varies from person to person. I was young when I got shingles. I was 30. Went to the doctor where he diagnosed me and gave me many prescriptions to get filled. This was back in the 80's. I was trying to conceive at that time so I never did fill any of those prescriptions. My shingles wasn't bad at all. Just a minor inconvenience for me. My dad contracted shingles after my mom died (stress related). Now his was BAD. In fact he lost hearing in one ear from it. Take care. Hope you feel better soon.

Sorry about your dad!! Glad yours was mild!

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emmysmom — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:49:07 GMT

Thanks girls for all your replies, this sure is a terrible illness. I realize how lucky I am, so many have had a terrible time!

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Tissyanne — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 00:48:53 GMT

emmiesmom, feel better soon!! Enjoy your weekend with Miss Emmy.

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emmysmom — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 05:54:20 GMT

On 2/7/2014 Tissyanne said: emmiesmom, feel better soon!! Enjoy your weekend with Miss Emmy.

Thanks Tissyanne, you have a great weekend too!

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goodstuff — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 06:19:56 GMT

If you have "some sensitivity" in the area where your shingles rash was -- you're probably pretty lucky! Quite a few people have severe pain in the affected nerves that lingers for months or even longer after a shingles outbreak. I know people who've had to be on narcotic pain meds for extended periods. I'm glad the worst of your outbreak is over, and I hope the residual discomfort will also pass quickly. Shingles are no fun!

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My3fatcats — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 07:01:42 GMT

I had shingles on the side of my waist in my early 40's. Not very painful and went away pretty quickly.

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emmysmom — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 14:40:56 GMT

On 2/7/2014 GoodStuff said:
If you have "some sensitivity" in the area where your shingles rash was -- you're probably pretty lucky! Quite a few people have severe pain in the affected nerves that lingers for months or even longer after a shingles outbreak. I know people who've had to be on narcotic pain meds for extended periods. I'm glad the worst of your outbreak is over, and I hope the residual discomfort will also pass quickly. Shingles are no fun!

Yes, its nasty..and I'm glad I'm over the worst! Thanks!