Might Have Shingles

Well, I took the advice of many and went to the Dr. today about my "wierd" pain. Melanie may be right, I may have Shingles. It is just a wait and see game at this point. The pain can occur for up to 2 weeks prior to the actual breakout. So, if I break out I have it and have a script in case. If I don't he is hoping it's some kind of nerve pain caused by something I did and will get better. If it persists and gets worse and it's not Shigles then we will do further tests. He says it sounds like classic Shingels sysmptoms though! I hope not, that sounds painful when I look at the stuff on the web. Leeanne

My mother in law just had shingles and it is painful. But hopefully if you do have it then maybe it will be a light case. Good luck. ~~hugs and well wishes~~ Chris

Hi Leeanne, I am so sorry to hear that it's shingles. Are you under alot of stress these days? I had a shingles outbreak a few years ago when I was under a ton of stress. I took some anti-virus medication and it helped. I was fortunate enough to have a mild case of it as I didn't have any pain. I hope yours clears up soon. Karen S.

Ouch! I hope it's not shingles....it's really painful. I had a bout of it almost 9 years ago. Though I was going crazy, it hurt so much. Mine was on the right side of my face. I had a headache that just wouldn't go away and then got the rash which at first I though was just "zits". Once the doctor saw me she knew right away it was Shingles and I got an antibiotic as well as a cream for my face. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Leeanne.

I hope it goes away. Shingles are not fun according to all I have known who had them. Karla

Aww, Leeanne: I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Here's hoping it is not shingles and that it is just a nerve pain. I will send all my get well wishes your way! Love and hugs, Jersey