Diagnosed with Shingles Today !

Goodie2shoes · ‎04-30-2012

I am in shock ! I noticed a rash on my right upper chest and neck area on Monday evening and by Tuesday it was very prominent, also into my hairline on the back of my neck. Last night (Tuesday) I started having knife like pain in my head on the right side. I took Ibuprofen which helped but the pain returned.

This morning my temp was 98.8 so I decided to do the home Covid test which turned out negative thank goodness, ( I have been vacinnated and boostered) but I just wanted to make sure that wasn't the problem

Called my MD's office, went in and on exam I have Shingles. I was totally shocked !! I have had the shingles vaccine and chickenpox as a teenager. The doctor put me on anti viral meds for 7 days. The worst right now is the intermittent stabbing headache every 20-30 seconds. I just took more ibuprofen. I had to stop typing every few seconds to complete this post due to the pain. Please keep me in your prayers, I will get through this but what a surprise !! Anyone else been thru this ? This was the farthest thing from my mind ! I'm 71 and I know I'm within the age group but I had the vaccine and chickenpox !! Dr. says yes it can still happen but a milder case. I've stayed in because of covid now I have to deal with Shingles !!

SharkE · ‎08-19-2010

you have any family history of it ?

Mj12 · ‎03-09-2010

@Goodie2shoes I am so sorry. For me it was the worst pain ever. I had it last year. After that, I got the Shingrex vaccines.

Did you have both Shingrex vaccines? Just curious. Take it easy and try to feel better!

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

I hope you do have a midler case of them. I had Shingles 4 years ago, and I too had a milder case, but no picnic either way! My older sister had a horrible case of them and my father in law also had a horrible case.I also got the vaccine after I had them, because I wasn't 60 yet when I had shingles, as soon as I turned 60 I got the vaccine!!!!!

Hope you feel better soon!!!!!

MalteseMomma · ‎03-09-2010

I have had shingles four times. It is not fun. My sympathy goes out to you............

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Hope it is mild. Shingrix is the way to go if over 50, a must!!!

CatsyCline · ‎07-24-2013

My mom got Shingles twice, first time before her first (older) vaxx a few years ago. Again Shingles when she was 90 last Spring. Just had her 2nd "current" Shingles Vaxx.(the 2 shots vaxx)

teganslaw · ‎03-11-2010

I hope you feel better soon. If you have a mild case, how much worse is the severe case? I guess the shingles vaccine doesn't really help much in some cases. The problem is that one never knows if getting the vaccine will do any good. I am due for one soon, but will have to pay for part of it.

Keep us updated.

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CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

Chicken pox is the reason for shingles.

The virus lies dormant in your body.

As we are finding out, vaccines don't always work in prevention.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I got shingles in my early 50's while I was on vacation alone with my husband and three very young grandchildren. The youngest was just over a year old.

i went to the local ER and told the doctor I had shingles, but he said I was probably too young...nope I had it.

I got the little blue pills ( Valtrex) and boy they did work. I also got patches with meds to apply to my skin, but never used them.

I sat in a chair for three nights before I went to the ER and cried because the pain was so bad. During the day time the pain was tolerable. Mine was on my right upper thigh.

@Goodie2shoes I'll pray you get some relief soon. I hope those pills work as quickly on you as they did for me.

Take care of yourself.