http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ Daily Kitten Chat Forum Topic: I have shingles en Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:29:57 +0000 http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-260318 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:04:52 +0000 lisaeylau 260318@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>NurseButtercup, you Rock! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-260307 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:51:49 +0000 Buttercup 260307@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Leeny,Acyclovir will stop the breakout and limit the pain,it's imperative that you be on it asap. Like Lisa says it's generic and inexpensive.<br /> "There is no cure for shingles, but treatment may help you get well sooner and prevent other problems. Call your doctor as soon as you think you may have shingles. The sooner you start treatment, the better it works. Treatment may include:</p> <p>Antiviral medicines, sometimes given with steroid medicines, to help you get well sooner and feel less pain.<br /> Medicines to help long-term pain. These include antidepressants, pain medicines, and skin creams.<br /> Good home care can help you feel better faster. Take care of any skin sores, and keep them clean. Take your medicines as directed. And use over-the-counter pain medicines to relieve pain.</p> <p>Avoid contact with people until the rash heals. While you have shingles, you can spread chickenpox to people who have never had chickenpox. Be extra careful to avoid people with weak immune systems and pregnant women and babies who have never had chickenpox."<br /> <a href="http://health.yahoo.com/infectiousdisease-overview/shingles-topic-overview/healthwise--hw75435.html" rel="nofollow">http://health.yahoo.com/infectiousdisease-overview/shingles-topic-overview/healthwise--hw75435.html</a> </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-260304 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:43:20 +0000 krazikat 260304@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Feel better soon Leeny, you have enough going on in your life without this. I've had friends with shingles and they said it is very uncomfortable.{{{HUGS}}} You are in my prayers. Get lots of rest. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-260303 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:41:38 +0000 jcat 260303@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm with the others, I'm a bit worried where you say, 'Nothing to do but let it run its course.' Is that what your doctor told you? because I can't believe there's nothing more he can do to help you. Please go back to him or get another opinion. {{{HUGS}}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-260301 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:35:22 +0000 lisaeylau 260301@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Leeny, I'm very sorry to hear this. I've had shingles several times and it's yucky. I,too, can't believe your dr. didn't give you acyclovir. The generic has been available for a long time and it's a very inexpensive drug. Taking it can significantly reduce how long you have it, and your chances of developing post-herpatic neuralgia--where the symptoms all disappear and the virus goes dormant, but the pain remains. Why don't you give that doctor a call back? And take good care of yourself! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-260236 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:19:55 +0000 Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 260236@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>My co-worker was just diagnosed last week with it--no rash either. Her Dr. said the chicken pox vaccine will prevent it, so she's getting it. It doesn't cost much, you should try it. I am surprised your Dr. didn't give you acyclovir for it--it treats any herpes-type virus, which shingles is. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-260227 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:52:02 +0000 Lynn from PA 6/8 260227@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I am so sorry to hear this, Leeny, having known other people with this same problem. I wish you a mild case and it seems to be something people our age can get. Please stay well and keep us posted on your progress. Thoughts and prayers are with you, as always. Love Mama Lynn </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-260115 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:20:46 +0000 paulajeanne 260115@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Sending white light and prayers Leeney, and praying that you get a break soon. You are way overdue! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-260092 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:05:03 +0000 jcat 260092@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm so sorry, Leeny, my dad had it and I know it's horrible. If they catch an outbreak (or re-outbreak) early enough, I know they can give you something to stop it but maybe that's the neurontin you're already on. Anyway, hope it's a mild bout, and please take care of yourself. {{{HUGS}}} and healing energies! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-260038 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:32:59 +0000 Moonshadow_NZ 260038@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>That is just so unfair Leeny. Sending healing energy your way, may it pass quickly. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-260010 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:44:59 +0000 Leeny 260010@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thank you for the support and good wishes, everyone.</p> <p>I'm going to be staying home the rest of this week, so I won't be on the computer. Feel really tired and just generally sick, and am having considerable pain. Lesions still appearing, though most of them seem to be scabbed over from the first rather than going through the blister phase. Psych doctor has had me on Neurontin for years, and it turns out that's something they use to treat this, so maybe that's keeping this from being worse than it is.</p> <p>Ladykat, speaking of insurance, the state board of regents has decided to put a limit to the amount they'll pay toward the type of insurance I have, and that will increase the monthly premium by almost $300 beginning in January. Fortunately, they've dumped the psych care provider they had; my doctor considers them the managed care company from h*** and won't work with them. Now the same company that covers physical care covers psych care, so I may change to the PPO they're pushing. May have to anyway; can't afford $300 a month extra, even with my raise. You know no one on the board of regents is ever going to go without medical treatment they need; the embleer rah (who else is it who speaks Lapine?) never have to live with the policies they make for others.</p> <p>Anyway, going home to get better. Will try to check back next week. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259997 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:25:20 +0000 Kilroy 259997@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Leeny, I'm so sorry to hear this. You do *not* need another challenge at this point. I hope your doctor gets it under control soon.</p> <p>((Leeny)) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259982 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:12:31 +0000 sullis 259982@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>oh Leeny; that's awful...I hope you feel better soon...{{hugs}}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259981 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:11:07 +0000 MadcatwomanintheUK 259981@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>That's rotten Leeny, hope you're feeling better soon {{hugs}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259921 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:52:16 +0000 MerD 259921@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Sorry to hear that Leeney. I had them once at 32. Not a very bad episode, but uncomfortable for sure! :-( </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259920 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:51:15 +0000 KYKAT 12 23 259920@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>(((Leeny))) My mom had shingles in the spring and her doctor gave her pain patches to wear near the lesions to help with the pain. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259898 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:59:48 +0000 Rubia in CA, 4/28 259898@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh NO! Poor Leeny! That is NOT what you need right now. I hope it passes quickly! Sending loads of healing energy your way. {{{Gentle hugs}}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259838 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:30:00 +0000 Buttercup 259838@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Feel better soon Leeny. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259833 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:27:04 +0000 HuddysMama 259833@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh Leeny, I'm sorry. I know shingles is very painful. I hope you feel better soon and can avoid more outbreaks. ((hugs)) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259831 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:25:45 +0000 LadyKat of IA 259831@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>So sorry, Leeny. Shingles is not pleasant and I've heard that after the first outbreak, it could reappear again. My doctor has talked to me about having a shot against getting shingles or getting a milder case. Unfortunately, I don't think my insurance covers it, so I'm putting it on hold for now. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259824 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:21:07 +0000 TheKnittingNinja 259824@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I am sorry Leeny, will keep you in my prayers that the shingles have a quick run for you. never pain is not fun, and it really sux when the chicken pox virus decides to reemerge in adulthood </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259823 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:20:46 +0000 2bpurring 259823@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I just looked it up on Webmd...That sounds very painful Leeny, I'm so sorry!!! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259822 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:20:21 +0000 feral 259822@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm sorry Leeny...Friends have told me it can be pretty painful with the nerve-endings being involved. With all the stress I've been under the last year,I'm surprised it hasn't triggered it in me. I hear stress is a big factor.</p> <p>I hope you heal soon &#38; your stress levels (easier said than done) lessen. This is a good sign that you need some good old-fashioned rest. {{{HUGS}}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259821 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:20:17 +0000 cricketsmama 259821@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh Leeny, I hope you get better soon. I will keep you in my prayers.!!! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259813 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:16:24 +0000 2bpurring 259813@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh I'm so sorry Leeny...I will keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery! I've never really understood shingles...my step-daughter had it once </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259812 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:16:18 +0000 KarenCentennial 259812@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Leeny, My mom had shingles - hope you get better soon, but I know it can be a while before you feel like it's gone. Many prayers for you. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/10479#post-259810 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:14:00 +0000 Leeny 259810@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Just found it out from the GP yesterday, though symptoms have been developing for 2 weeks. Thought I had hurt my back sitting on the concrete floor at Mr. Leeny's family reunion; turns out that was the beginning of the nerve pain. Numbness and burning began last Friday, along with the first lesions. Thought shingles always produced back-to-back string of lesions along nerve path; doctor says plenty of times it doesn't.</p> <p>Nothing to do but let it run its course. Also feel tired and generally sick, so may not be around much for a while. </p>