Re: Epidemiology of herpes zoster (shingles)

[Guest guest]

-

Thank you for the information on Shingles. I get them alot. I got them last

October- started on my breastbone, across that side of my chest, under the

arm and on my back. The Dr. had to put my on a duragesic patch to be able to

tolerate the pain from this attack. (This was also when he (we) decided that it

was not good for me to be working and start the paperwork for social security

disability). I have had bouts of them for the last 10 years, but have only

been diagnosed with RA and MCTD for the last 2 years. I just associate it with

stress or lowered immunity - I usually get them after I have been sick-or

under severe stress- kind of a surprise package with pain in top # & $*)!@

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

You're welcome, Carol. Sorry that you've had so many shingles attacks. I

have heard and read about how painful it can be in adults.

For you, does the rash come out in about the same location each time?

Just wondering.

I had the chickenpox in college, which was awful, but, luckily, have

never had shingles yet.

My teenage daughter had shingles a couple of years ago and it freaked me

out. When I saw the rash on her stomach, I couldn't believe my eyes. I

knew it was shingles. I've looked at too many dermatology pictures, LOL.

Her doctor confirmed it. Thankfully, she had very little pain and it

resolved pretty quickly.

I hope it doesn't mean there is something wrong with her immune system.

Her pediatrician tried to reassure me that she occasionally sees it in

children and that it need not be an ominous sign, but it still bugs me.

My daughter appears to be very healthy, but I still worry.

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

Re: [ ] Epidemiology of herpes zoster (shingles)

> -

> Thank you for the information on Shingles. I get them alot. I got

them last

> October- started on my breastbone, across that side of my chest, under

the

> arm and on my back. The Dr. had to put my on a duragesic patch to be

able to

> tolerate the pain from this attack. (This was also when he (we)

decided that it

> was not good for me to be working and start the paperwork for social

security

> disability). I have had bouts of them for the last 10 years, but have

only

> been diagnosed with RA and MCTD for the last 2 years. I just

associate it with

> stress or lowered immunity - I usually get them after I have been

sick-or

> under severe stress- kind of a surprise package with pain in top

# & $*)!@

>

> Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

,

The shingles are usually somewhere near my spine-they always lead toward my

back bone. I have many scars on my skin from the scabbing, etc. Unless they

are unusually painful, they are just part of my life. I have a standing Rx for

Famvir and use it when they start. I tried low dose daily intake, but it

really turned my stomach inside out.

I saw a Neurologist because my Dr. thought I had Carpel Tunnel - he is doing

nerve conduction tests and MRI tests on my back. He has put me on Neurontin,

started taking 300 mg per day and am now up to 900 mg per day -but it really

helps with alot of my pain. My hands, wrists and forearms are extremely

painful and almost unbearable by night time, this drug does help. The

Neurologist

says I have severy muscle atrophy in my hands and thumb, plus little cold

recognition - this is why is have not written more - it is very hard. Again,

thank

you for all the information - it really helps,

Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

,

The shingles are usually somewhere near my spine-they always lead toward my

back bone. I have many scars on my skin from the scabbing, etc. Unless they

are unusually painful, they are just part of my life. I have a standing Rx for

Famvir and use it when they start. I tried low dose daily intake, but it

really turned my stomach inside out.

I saw a Neurologist because my Dr. thought I had Carpel Tunnel - he is doing

nerve conduction tests and MRI tests on my back. He has put me on Neurontin,

started taking 300 mg per day and am now up to 900 mg per day -but it really

helps with alot of my pain. My hands, wrists and forearms are extremely

painful and almost unbearable by night time, this drug does help. The

Neurologist

says I have severy muscle atrophy in my hands and thumb, plus little cold

recognition - this is why is have not written more - it is very hard. Again,

thank

you for all the information - it really helps,

Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

,

The shingles are usually somewhere near my spine-they always lead toward my

back bone. I have many scars on my skin from the scabbing, etc. Unless they

are unusually painful, they are just part of my life. I have a standing Rx for

Famvir and use it when they start. I tried low dose daily intake, but it

really turned my stomach inside out.

I saw a Neurologist because my Dr. thought I had Carpel Tunnel - he is doing

nerve conduction tests and MRI tests on my back. He has put me on Neurontin,

started taking 300 mg per day and am now up to 900 mg per day -but it really

helps with alot of my pain. My hands, wrists and forearms are extremely

painful and almost unbearable by night time, this drug does help. The

Neurologist

says I have severy muscle atrophy in my hands and thumb, plus little cold

recognition - this is why is have not written more - it is very hard. Again,

thank

you for all the information - it really helps,

Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

,

The shingles are usually somewhere near my spine-they always lead toward my

back bone. I have many scars on my skin from the scabbing, etc. Unless they

are unusually painful, they are just part of my life. I have a standing Rx for

Famvir and use it when they start. I tried low dose daily intake, but it

really turned my stomach inside out.

I saw a Neurologist because my Dr. thought I had Carpel Tunnel - he is doing

nerve conduction tests and MRI tests on my back. He has put me on Neurontin,

started taking 300 mg per day and am now up to 900 mg per day -but it really

helps with alot of my pain. My hands, wrists and forearms are extremely

painful and almost unbearable by night time, this drug does help. The

Neurologist

says I have severy muscle atrophy in my hands and thumb, plus little cold

recognition - this is why is have not written more - it is very hard. Again,

thank

you for all the information - it really helps,

Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

-sorry about this- guess my hands are worse than I thought - my thumb has

been sliding on the send button & sending - please forgive my lazy hands!

Gentle Hugs & Prayers

Carol M. in CA