Posted by Racer on August 13, 2006, at 22:40:44
In reply to Re: Shingles and AD's » Phillipa, posted by llrrrpp on August 13, 2006, at 21:34:40
> I'm sure it's a very rare thing that happens, but I guess I'm just lucky. I have since found out that only 4% of people will get a recurrance of shingles in their lifetime. It's already rare in young people, and to have that additional statistic, well, I'm feeling very SPECIAL . FREAKIN' SPECIAL!!!!!
You and me both, honey. I've had multiple bouts of shingles -- mine are on my thigh, and I can't walk when I get them, because there's so much swelling in my groin. They hurt like a mad thing, and I've had them about a dozen times. That's not to scare you, just so maybe you don't feel too alone?
For what it's worth, I nearly always get them when I travel. I hate to say it, but Germany may have caused this outbreak...
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> can someone tell my dorsal root ganglia to go to hel*? I almost started crying when I was applying some aspercreme to my back. I wish I had a higher pain tolerance. I'm such a wimp.That's not being a wimp, Lurpsie -- the virus is surfing down your nerves, and it hurts so terribly. There's nothing else like it, just awful.
For whatever it's worth, Zovirax cream helps, and taking the pills will keep the very worst of it at bay. Call your doctor AM, because you deserve some relief from this.
xoxo
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