Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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