Re: OT Shingles- Help!

[Guest guest]

Oh my goodness , I am so sorry to hear that! But what a relief

that it wasn't menangitis!!!

's grandfather had shingles a few years ago. While he had it,

it did slow him down a bit because he couldn't get around as well,

but then again he was 73. I imagine I'll have trouble getting around

when I'm 73 too, even without shingles! But he really has seemed to

have made a full recovery, he has never mentioned anything about

lingering pain or tiredness.

I have found some home remedies online to help with the pain

associated with shingles. I hope you're feeling better real soon!

Niki

At-Home Remedies

Keep the affected area clean, dry, and exposed to air (without

clothes covering it) as much as possible. Don't scratch or burst the

blisters. If the pain keeps you from sleeping, snugly bind the area

with an elastic sports bandage.

For the first three or four days, try ice for 10 minutes on, 5

minutes off, every few hours. Later, apply cool, wet compresses

soaked in aluminum acetate, available over the counter in the form of

astringent solution, powder packets or effervescent tablets.

To desensitize nerve endings, crush two aspirin, mix them with 2

tablespoons rubbing alcohol, and apply the paste to the blisters

three times a day. To cut down on itching, ask your pharmacist to mix

78% calamine lotion with 20% rubbing alcohol, 1% phenol, and 1%

menthol. You can apply this mixture continuously until your blisters

scab over. Other remedies for itching include frequent applications

of vitamin E oil or gel from the aloe vera plant. g colloidal

oatmeal powder where clothes rub against your skin can reduce pain.

> Hi all,

> Would you believe I just got home from the ER at 2 am and they

think I have

> Shingles??!!! I have a nasty rash that really started effecting my

nerves

> and my neck and back and arm was like tingling and hot- I was

thinking

> menangitis- because like a dummy I was trying to self-diagnose- but

the

> symptoms fit perfectly, I get to the ER and I tell the guy this and

he thinks

> it must be. I have a little bit of a panic attack thinking,

menangitis is

> fatal, it has to be treated within hours, etc. So, anyway, long

story short,

> its Shingles, and that doesn't sound too pretty either. They say

its very

> painful, and I do have discomfort and achiness, but is this it?

It's

> burning, but I can handle that- just a little nervous from what I

have read

> and heard for " older " people getting this as my Grandmother did and

my Dad

> says she was not the same after- but she was like 80? Sorry to

ramble-

> is on his way home with Dad from the ped, he's ok, I have

to stay

> covered up, its not airborne. This is a form of chickenpox- its

created from

> a dormant cell that may have stayed in my body after having

chickenpox as a

> kid, and either a low immune system or illness can wake it up- so

don't run

> yourselves down ladies and gentleman! Well, we'll see how this

goes- as long

> as is ok- I'll be fine..but I'll take all the prayer I can

get

> though! Just wondering what any of you might know about Shingles

or have

> experience with.

> Thanks!

>

> 'Mom

[Guest guest]

OMG :

I'm so sorry to hear this about you! Did they give you any medicine

or treatment for it at the hospital?

I'm not familiar at all with shingles, like you said, I know 's

step grandfather had it when he was in his 80's.

I'll definitely give you a good prayer tonite. Lay low for a while.

I'm glad is ok.

Get some rest. HUGS.

Debbie Abby's mom

MI

> Hi all,

> Would you believe I just got home from the ER at 2 am and they

think I have

> Shingles??!!! I have a nasty rash that really started effecting my

nerves

> and my neck and back and arm was like tingling and hot- I was

thinking

> menangitis- because like a dummy I was trying to self-diagnose- but

the

> symptoms fit perfectly, I get to the ER and I tell the guy this and

he thinks

> it must be. I have a little bit of a panic attack thinking,

menangitis is

> fatal, it has to be treated within hours, etc. So, anyway, long

story short,

> its Shingles, and that doesn't sound too pretty either. They say

its very

> painful, and I do have discomfort and achiness, but is this it?

It's

> burning, but I can handle that- just a little nervous from what I

have read

> and heard for " older " people getting this as my Grandmother did and

my Dad

> says she was not the same after- but she was like 80? Sorry to

ramble-

> is on his way home with Dad from the ped, he's ok, I have

to stay

> covered up, its not airborne. This is a form of chickenpox- its

created from

> a dormant cell that may have stayed in my body after having

chickenpox as a

> kid, and either a low immune system or illness can wake it up- so

don't run

> yourselves down ladies and gentleman! Well, we'll see how this

goes- as long

> as is ok- I'll be fine..but I'll take all the prayer I can

get

> though! Just wondering what any of you might know about Shingles

or have

> experience with.

> Thanks!

>

> 'Mom

[Guest guest]

,

I had shingles back in 1997...luckily, it wasn't a very bad case as

it was caught quickly by my doctor while being seen for something

else. Did they give you any medicine? I was put on very high dosages

of a medication called acyclovir and it definitely helped. Check out

this link to see what Health has to say about shingles (if you

haven't already seen it) -

http://health./health/dc/000858/0.html

(Mackenzie's mom)

Phoenix, AZ

> Hi all,

> Would you believe I just got home from the ER at 2 am and they

think I have

> Shingles??!!! I have a nasty rash that really started effecting my

nerves

> and my neck and back and arm was like tingling and hot- I was

thinking

> menangitis- because like a dummy I was trying to self-diagnose- but

the

> symptoms fit perfectly, I get to the ER and I tell the guy this and

he thinks

> it must be. I have a little bit of a panic attack thinking,

menangitis is

> fatal, it has to be treated within hours, etc. So, anyway, long

story short,

> its Shingles, and that doesn't sound too pretty either. They say

its very

> painful, and I do have discomfort and achiness, but is this it?

It's

> burning, but I can handle that- just a little nervous from what I

have read

> and heard for " older " people getting this as my Grandmother did and

my Dad

> says she was not the same after- but she was like 80? Sorry to

ramble-

> is on his way home with Dad from the ped, he's ok, I have

to stay

> covered up, its not airborne. This is a form of chickenpox- its

created from

> a dormant cell that may have stayed in my body after having

chickenpox as a

> kid, and either a low immune system or illness can wake it up- so

don't run

> yourselves down ladies and gentleman! Well, we'll see how this

goes- as long

> as is ok- I'll be fine..but I'll take all the prayer I can

get

> though! Just wondering what any of you might know about Shingles

or have

> experience with.

> Thanks!

>

> 'Mom

[Guest guest]

I will put you on my prayer list, and I hope you get to feeling

better soon. I know nothing about them. I thought I had them but

after I had Hayden- but it was hives. I get hives all the time. Take

care of yourself and get some rest.

Marilyn- Haydens mommy

[Guest guest]

,

I don't know anything about shingles. I just wanted to let you know

your in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you feel better soon!!

--- In Plagiocephaly@y..., " haydensmom122101 " <marilynheston@a...>

wrote:

> I will put you on my prayer list, and I hope you get to feeling

> better soon. I know nothing about them. I thought I had them but

> after I had Hayden- but it was hives. I get hives all the time.

Take

> care of yourself and get some rest.

>

> Marilyn- Haydens mommy

[Guest guest]

Oh my goodness. I m so sorry to hear about the shingles. I dont know

anything about them since Ive never even had chicken pox myself. Both

my older kids have had chicken pox but not me. And none of us

shingles. My neighbor though did have shingles about a year and half

ago and he had a rash I remember seeing it. But he didnt seem to be

too inactive at the time. And now he is same as ever and has never

mentioned the shingles since.

Good luck with this and I will keep you in my prayers.

Christi mom to MYA

> Hi all,

> Would you believe I just got home from the ER at 2 am and they

think I have

> Shingles??!!! I have a nasty rash that really started effecting my

nerves

> and my neck and back and arm was like tingling and hot- I was

thinking

> menangitis- because like a dummy I was trying to self-diagnose- but

the

> symptoms fit perfectly, I get to the ER and I tell the guy this and

he thinks

> it must be. I have a little bit of a panic attack thinking,

menangitis is

> fatal, it has to be treated within hours, etc. So, anyway, long

story short,

> its Shingles, and that doesn't sound too pretty either. They say

its very

> painful, and I do have discomfort and achiness, but is this it?

It's

> burning, but I can handle that- just a little nervous from what I

have read

> and heard for " older " people getting this as my Grandmother did and

my Dad

> says she was not the same after- but she was like 80? Sorry to

ramble-

> is on his way home with Dad from the ped, he's ok, I have

to stay

> covered up, its not airborne. This is a form of chickenpox- its

created from

> a dormant cell that may have stayed in my body after having

chickenpox as a

> kid, and either a low immune system or illness can wake it up- so

don't run

> yourselves down ladies and gentleman! Well, we'll see how this

goes- as long

> as is ok- I'll be fine..but I'll take all the prayer I can

get

> though! Just wondering what any of you might know about Shingles

or have

> experience with.

> Thanks!

>

> 'Mom

[Guest guest]

Oh , you poor thing! I've never had shingles but my mother did. I

remember

she took medication called Zovirax (brand name). I think the actual med is

acyclovir,

which is what mentioned. I also took this when I got the chickenpox about

8

years ago. They are both from the same virus.

Wishing you a speedy recovery...

ann/

NJ

> Message: 5

> Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2002 11:17:51 EDT

> From: rella1234@...

> Subject: OT Shingles- Help!

>

> Hi all,

> Would you believe I just got home from the ER at 2 am and they think I have

> Shingles??!!! I have a nasty rash that really started effecting my nerves

> and my neck and back and arm was like tingling and hot- I was thinking

> menangitis- because like a dummy I was trying to self-diagnose- but the

> symptoms fit perfectly, I get to the ER and I tell the guy this and he thinks

> it must be. I have a little bit of a panic attack thinking, menangitis is

> fatal, it has to be treated within hours, etc. So, anyway, long story short,

> its Shingles, and that doesn't sound too pretty either. They say its very

> painful, and I do have discomfort and achiness, but is this it? It's

> burning, but I can handle that- just a little nervous from what I have read

> and heard for " older " people getting this as my Grandmother did and my Dad

> says she was not the same after- but she was like 80? Sorry to ramble-

> is on his way home with Dad from the ped, he's ok, I have to stay

> covered up, its not airborne. This is a form of chickenpox- its created from

> a dormant cell that may have stayed in my body after having chickenpox as a

> kid, and either a low immune system or illness can wake it up- so don't run

> yourselves down ladies and gentleman! Well, we'll see how this goes- as long

> as is ok- I'll be fine..but I'll take all the prayer I can get

> though! Just wondering what any of you might know about Shingles or have

> experience with.

> Thanks!

>

> 'Mom

>