Well I’ve had this Rash under my arm, which stings constantly, rather going to Drs, went to local chemist cream he gave me no good

[Briancoombs]

I’ve just returned from hospital I’ve got SHINGLES

That is a rotten thing to have believe me

[sassy59]

Shingles is horrible. My dad had that years ago all down one side of his face.

Hope you feel better soon. Xxxx

[Briancoombs in reply to sassy59]

Thank you very much

[Briancoombs in reply to sassy59]

Many Thanks

[Patsy164]

Sorry to hear you have shingles it is a horrible thing to have. Wishing you well soon xx 😊

[Briancoombs in reply to Patsy164]

Thank you very Much

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Hope you feel better soon😊 Bernadette xx

[Briancoombs in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you and also 111

[hypercat54]

Yes I have a friend who had it recently and she was ill with it. She said she had never known pain like it. I hope you are feeling better soon. x

[Briancoombs in reply to hypercat54]

Not wrong there the stinging is Horrible. Be a little while until it clears .

Oh well . All ways look on

The Bright side of Life

[Briancoombs in reply to hypercat54]

Thank you

[Sandyeggo]

Yup “it’s a rotten thing to have “is putting it lightly. I got it when I was barely 40 y/o. I’ve got a few other choice words to describe it. My parents now in their 80’s have had it, aunt got it a couple years ago and still hasn’t gotten rid of it. I recommend grinding oatmeal til it’s almost powder and put it in a bath and soak to get some relief. Use whatever the doc gave you and DONT ITCH IT! Wash hands more often than usual and try to distract yourself. I really am sorry it is a miserable virus. I am now vaccinated against it( jury’s still out whether it works or not) but been vaccinated for pneumonia and still got it and put in hospital. Lately I’ve been fortunate, exercise,plenty of water and lots of green smoothies seem to be paying off when it comes to my respiratory system. If only my ortho, bones, joints and muscle/skeletal issues were doing as well I’d be just like brand new—lol, I don’t wanna start over anyways this ride has been pretty fun and for sure very educational hahaha( like what else can we really say) do take care I hope it’s gone for you by weeks end, keep spirits up try to get comfortable and then STAY in that position

[Briancoombs in reply to Sandyeggo]

Thank you that’s very kind of you .

[illawarra]

Shingles is nasty and I hope you feel heaps better soon.

[Briancoombs in reply to illawarra]

Thank you

[watergazer]

feel for you- horrible pain. I don't know if you are on meds only amitriptyline worked for me.

[Briancoombs in reply to watergazer]

Hospital gave me fusidic Acid cream and pills 5 a day . Thank you

[Superzob]

Had it two years ago. Managed with 6 paracetamol tablets a day for about 2 weeks. Can use antivirals if you catch it early enough.

[Briancoombs in reply to Superzob]

It happened so quickly

Horrible thing to have

[soulsaver]

Hi Brian,

I contracted shingles just before new years, I recognised the symptoms and had acyclovir anti viral early on.

I don't think it had any effect; although the rash has subsided & not as bad as earlier, the pain and itching continues. I'm in my 6th week so maybe the av wasn't early enough.

It can damage the nerves so even after the rash has gone the pain can trundle along for a couple more months (or longer in rare cases) - known as Post Herpetic Neuralgia.

Usually, the older you are the longer the recovery.

It's still giving me significant pain and disrupting sleep.

It can make you very tired and dull your appetite. I've lost 5kgs..

The pain may get bad enough that paracetamol or cocodomol won't dull it.

If so, see your Doc for alternative treatments.

Best wishes

[Michele-Cat in reply to soulsaver]

Poor you. I'd heard that shingles was incredibly painful, but I had no idea the effects could be so long lasting. I hope it's not too much longer before you begin to feel better.

[Briancoombs in reply to Michele-Cat]

Thank you

[Briancoombs in reply to soulsaver]

Blimey That long good grief

Thank you for that

[soulsaver]

Oh so nice of you Michele, thanks. Hopefully I'm nearing the end of it.

X

[soulsaver]

How's it going Brian?

[Rourke12345]

i had shingle when i was young they had to keep me in hospital and strap me down to stop me scratching them .i would not wish it on n one hope your ok