The pain is almost as bad as when I was getting chemo. I am on antiviral meds. Anyone else ever had it?
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I've had them but was a mild case and was fortunate to catch it very early so the antibiotics were able to keep them from getting worse. Hope they'll kick in soon for you so that you won't have to deal with them for long.The pain is almost as bad as when I was getting chemo. I am on antiviral meds. Anyone else ever had it?
I waited a week before going to the doc. I am on anti-viral pills and pain meds. He is hoping that it will slow it down and keep it from spreading to other muscles. Lying down to sleep is like trying to get comfortable in an iron maiden.I've had them but was a mild case and was fortunate to catch it very early so the antibiotics were able to keep them from getting worse. Hope they'll kick in soon for you so that you won't have to deal with them for long.
yes - I had it in February 2013 - the pain was so bad - I can definitely sympathize with you. Your immune system must have been under attack - too much stress in your life will weaken itThe pain is almost as bad as when I was getting chemo. I am on antiviral meds. Anyone else ever had it?
(((Staro))) I was able to get treatment within 48 hours which I was told was the optimum window for the medicine they gave me to work and it seemed to do the trick. Or I was lucky that it was a really mild case anyway. Either way I'm counting my blessings as it looks and sounds like it would be horrible to deal with. I've had the shingles vaccination since then but it's no guarantee I won't get them again.I waited a week before going to the doc. I am on anti-viral pills and pain meds. He is hoping that it will slow it down and keep it from spreading to other muscles. Lying down to sleep is like trying to get comfortable in an iron maiden.
I'm so sorry. Had it once......worst pain ever.The pain is almost as bad as when I was getting chemo. I am on antiviral meds. Anyone else ever had it?
...it's caused by the same virus that gives you the chicken pox...Sorry to hear this, Staro. I've heard you can get it if you had measles as a child? Try and hang in there and follow the dr's orders.
...sorry honey, the nurse just comes to the front sometimes...okay. Chicken pox. I get the two mixed up.
I had it on my chest. The rash came after I had felt pain for a week. I had waited a little over a week before seeing the doc......I went the day after I thought I was having a heart attack.....they gave me a super heavy dosage of anti viral meds, and Lyrica for pain.I waited a week before going to the doc. I am on anti-viral pills and pain meds. He is hoping that it will slow it down and keep it from spreading to other muscles. Lying down to sleep is like trying to get comfortable in an iron maiden.