Ajax Bay
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All good. As I said, "Hope it clears up without undue delay, Norah."
Shingles
- Thread starter KnittyNorah
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KnittyNorah
Über Member
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- The Frozen North (of England)
Thanks - and so do I!
The nerve pain, at least, seems to be following some weird sort of circadian rhythm. I will be more certain about that when I have suffered for a few more days.
First had it near on 30 years ago, I'm anticipating it to be diagnosed again when I see the doc on Thursday. It's on my back, looks like shingles and symptoms fit though fortunately I don't suffer quite the pain levels others have (I remember that from the last time)
My only question: why now?
My only question: why now?
BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
Gosh, I got away with it lightly when I had shingles. Doctor said "don't ride your bike into work, take the train/bus or drive." I negotiated this down to "Just ride more gently then."
The only really significant side effect was causing a minor outbreak of chickenpox in the nurseries and child care facilities in South West Birmingham.
All the best, and hope you get well soon.
The only really significant side effect was causing a minor outbreak of chickenpox in the nurseries and child care facilities in South West Birmingham.
All the best, and hope you get well soon.
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Mad Doug Biker
Just a damaged guy.
- Location
- Craggy Island
I was always strangely proud of having never had Chickenpox as a kid.
Of course, pride very often comes before a fall and I got it in my late '30s' after, it would appear, coming in contact with someone at a show at the museum (lots of kiddies, etc).
It was itchy, although not as bad as I thought it was going to be and I was able to largely resit scratching. All is ok now, save for a small indent on my nose.
Of course, pride very often comes before a fall and I got it in my late '30s' after, it would appear, coming in contact with someone at a show at the museum (lots of kiddies, etc).
It was itchy, although not as bad as I thought it was going to be and I was able to largely resit scratching. All is ok now, save for a small indent on my nose.
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Rocky
Hello decadence
Are you sure that's not your nostril? (And you should have two)
Mad Doug Biker
Just a damaged guy.
- Location
- Craggy Island
After years of snorting Cocaine, Rocky looks on in wonder and fond affection of the days when he had two nostrils.
Sorry, migration from the 'Post a lie' thread there.
vickster
Legendary Member
It's starting to hurt, quite a bit, occasional horrid stabbing pains, ow ow ow
mummy's little soldier is trying to tough it out... but he really wants to cry
You should get to the Dr asap as they can prescribe antivirals to reduce duration and severity and risk of complications/ongoing issues, but need to do asap after symptoms start
Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
From the testament of others I don't want a revisit. Had it 10 years ago but just a bit on the neck and the chest. From other people's stories I got away lightly.
vickster
Legendary Member
It affects the nerve endings, don't think a bath will do a lot, it's not a skin condition really. You want to avoid those pains getting chronic (something called PHN), hence the antiviral meds asap
vickster
Legendary Member
If I recall, typically worse with age unfortunately. I had in my mid 20s, don't remember it being bad, I did get the antivirals quickly though (famciclovir)
Nor did I but honest to dog, I was prepared to try anything! It has calmed/soothed the skin tbf but I suspect it'll be short lived. More to the point, and as you say, I very much doubt it'll do anything for these shooting nerve pains.
