I'm on the anti-viral medication now, 1 gram 3x a day. The opthamologist said to keep an 'eye' on my eye....any sharp pain beyond what I have now....go to the ED and have an IV of the anti-viral med. There are a few blisters right by my eye and the lid is swollen....I know you are all with me and truly appreciate your good thoughts!!!!
Nasty stuff....xo 👬👬👬👬👬🤦♀️👬👬👬👬👬👬
I am so, so sorry! You are so strong and determined, you will conquer this for sure. I am with you in thoughts and prayers.
Look after yourself. My son has just had shingles, not nice.
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So sorry you’ve got it but so glad you’re on the antivirals now. Shingles is one of these really nasty things that tends to hit you when you’re already down. Not fair at all. So not fair. As I said to you earlier my Dad had a bit of a rotten time with it but ultimately his eyesight wasn’t adversely affected so I’ve got my fingers crossed it’ll be the same for you. You’ll maybe have to put your trip over here off for a wee while but we’ll all still be here! And hopefully a big cuddle from Gus will help. 😻 Hugs and best wishes.
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My thanks....naturally my 'good eye' is what concerns me. Gus has been VERY encouraging too....we shall be a lazy pair! Putting my trip off is a major disappointment....you never know..someday I just may make it. Keep those fingers crossed...and thanks for sharing about your Dad...😻xo Gus' Mom
Take care. You’ve started the medication in good time so here’s hoping it’s not too severe.
I believe so too....I'm hopeful and optimistic!!
So it was Shingles and horribly near your eye! You are getting the trials of Job at the moment. Oh Marilyn. What does the sharp pain in the eye signify - Shingles in the eye or GCA? Sounds like Shingles with the IV recommendation. It’s enough to make anyone a nervous wreck. Your family do know about all this don’t they?
Thanks Jane! I'm on a substansial dose of an anti-viral med. My right eye is puffy with a few blisters around it. The pain in my face and head is from the shingles...she cautioned that if I felt it in my eye an IV of the anti-viral should protect my vision. It burns right now...but I've only had one gram of medicine~~hopefully after a full day of meds tomorrow ...I may have more blisters...but less swelling and pain. I'm pretty hopeful, the pain started Sunday night and this is just Tuesday...xo Thanks~~
Yes, I did talk to my family, Jane~~and I have you buddies in the forum!
You certainly do. 🥰
Look up Medical Medium. Shingles is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus x
Tell us more?
Shingles is caused by a herpes virus yes - but not the Eppstein Barr virus (EBV). Shingles is caused by the same virus as chicken pox: HSV-3 or varicella-zoster. After infection causes chicken pox, the virus becomes dormant in nerve endings and may remain dormant for life. Or something may reactivate it and you develop shingles.
It is thought that everyone carries the EBV - but by no means everyone develops shingles even if they have had chicken pox. Correlation is not causation ...
It's the Herpes Zoster virus not EBV , very different types of infection
Wishing you a speedy recovery
Oh Grammy, not what you need!
Hope the anti viral kicks in soon to help you feel more comfortable...
Lots of rest and cuddles from Gus...
The GCA journey will become easier....
We are just a send button away...
Feel better soon... Lena 🤗🤗
It’s best to go and see someone now .
Take Care
Oh Grammy80, you have all the fortitude and strength shown us here. So this one will pass too. Very timely start of the anti virals. Big hugs from another Octo... Hang in there, life still has things to offer, and not all bad.
Best, Umufu xx
Thinking of you. Best of luck in knocking it back soon. 🤗🤗🤗
I haven’t been on in awhile Iam in the hospital right now with shingles and diverticulitis. On I’v for both.the shingles antiviral and antibiotics for the other. I had the shingles shots to prevent this. Good news is I went to Boston for the speci
al Doppler scan and it was negative so I guess no gca for me. Happy about that but those 13 days of pred and my 4 back injections in a short time really weakened my immune system good.
I hope you recover fast. Shingles is no fun. I think the shingles shot (actually you get two spread apart ). Did shorten and strength of the disease
My goodness....how are you doing? How are those two ugly forces? My shingles are pretty dry except for one area and thankfully the blister on my eyelid is dry...pain is still with me but not as intense. My heart goes out to you...please let me know how you are. I'm so happy GCA is off the table...Boston is my old stomping grounds. Are you at Brigham Womens? I was fortunate enough to get a consult from there regarding my GCA....my prayers!!Take good care💗💗
thanks. I am having the intense nerve pain. Hate it. Feel better
I'm really just back at the computer.....certainly thinking of you. A friend who had shingles two years ago and had continuing pain, was given Gabapentin and got relief.....still takes it. I surely wish you the best.
I have been taking gabapentin for awhile. Was given for anxiety. Upped my dose now so hope it helps. Hope you are doing okay and feeling better
So sorry , protect that eye area , what have they told you about keeping your face and scalp clean to stop spreading the virus , do they have a plan?
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Grammy, just reading this now. Glad they figured it out, but so sorry you’re going through this! Let me know if as a neighbor there is any assistance I can render!
Take care.
It’s a nasty virus isn’t it and can be very disfiguring. I hope it clears up quickly for you and you start to feel better soon. I remember the doc prescribing amotriptolene (?) it was brilliant for the pain and for getting a good night’s sleep. I sometimes which I had some in the bathroom cabinet!
Shingles
Exposure to shingles.
Polymyalgia + Shingles
Shingles vaccination - or not?
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