Re: Re: OT Shingles- Help!

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Debbie,

Thanks for your prayer- the Doctor did give me a pain rx and shingles rx that

will help it clear up faster. I guess it had an incubation period of 21 days

and the rash (on my neck and chest) developed really fast- but it was the

nuerological effects that really freaked me out! Anyway, I've already taken

2 pills and it does seem that its a least not spreading and its really just

burning, but nothing I can't handle after childbirth

Thanks for thinking of me I will keep you posted, but I'll check out some

posts on our groups experiences and then I'm going nighty nite for awhile!

P.S. Grandma took for the day so its been stress free so far!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Marilyn- I appreciate your thoughtful prayer!

[Guest guest]

Thanks a lot - I really appreciate the info. Hopefully my case was

caught early as well- did you already have a rash going on? I hope to get

back online later but any idea of what " early " was for you would help me be

less anxious! Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Thanks ! You guys are great!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 07/14/2002 8:19:25 AM SE Asia Standard Time,

smilemtb@... writes:

<< I think the actual med is acyclovir,

which is what mentioned. >>

Yes, I forgot to mention the name the Doc rx, this is what I've been taking

and the pain relief is Hydrocodone. It seems to come and go in spurts,

sometimes I'm just soooo sore in the neck and head, shoulders, and others it

is ichy, but its effecting my nervous system because it does these things

where there is no rash. Thanks to everyone who posted great tips and advice,

I really appreciate the help! It's nice to know this is probably not as bad

as what I read about lasting effects- thanks for easing my concerns!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Christi!