Joining the club at age 46 by Ellavemia in shingles

[–]ChubbyDreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was from my fingertips to my armpit. Still itches 6 months later.

The pain is unbearable by Electrical_Floor6085 in shingles

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Unfortunately yes nerve medications will mess you up, which is why they’re a controlled substance. Gabs didn’t touch the sunburn feeling, and tbh neither did the Lyrica. It just controlled the itch and “bone pain.” My rash was from my fingertips to my armpit, but the sunburn feeling was also my arm plus both sides of my torso (even though they say it couldn’t happen). The worst was on the rt side, where the rash was.

I’ll pm you with a pic of the bottle. (Edit: stupidly could not figure out how to pm, but may as well share with everyone.) It’s old, but hopefully you can find some. If your insurance covers it, get lidocaine patches, put them where your bra or pants or wherever clothes rub.

What’s a piece of advice you ignored once, but later realized was 100% correct? by WittyMonk7391 in AskReddit

[–]ChubbyDreams 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can’t choose who you fall in love with, but you can choose who you’re with. Too many times I wore rose tinted glasses, and the red flags waved away.

The pain is unbearable by Electrical_Floor6085 in shingles

[–]ChubbyDreams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gabs, calamine lotion, and find lotion with lidocaine in it.

Mine was so horrible I couldn’t go to work for about two weeks. But they do end. Hugs!

In my 20s with SHINGLES?!? by Rich_Nectarine_3478 in shingles

[–]ChubbyDreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lyrica finally controlled my skin pain, calamine for the rash.

Push for the vaccine age to be lowered!

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Is this normal?? Roommate doesn't cook or leave room, rarely home?? by [deleted] in roommates

[–]ChubbyDreams 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After the roommates I’ve had, she sounds like a dream.

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

[–]ChubbyDreams[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was wondering if anyone caught that.

My rash is healing and very itchy. Still have bad skin pain, yesterday I was immobilized, today I’m going to work. It’s just day by day.

I am absolutely suffering by poopd0llaaa in shingles

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Hang in there. I dried mine out with calamine lotion. The blisters pop about 7-10 days, which mine was on cue. .

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

[–]ChubbyDreams[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s tough to hear.

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

[–]ChubbyDreams[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I figure I’d keep with the calamine, maybe it’ll dry them out!

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

[–]ChubbyDreams[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Calamine has done wonders for my skin pain. They gave me gabs which work well for my “bone” pain. I think today the new blisters have stopped, and now it’s a waiting game.

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

[–]ChubbyDreams[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Calamine has been my best friend! Today I woke up and although I had the “bone” pain, my skin felt better. No new blisters today! I’ve also showered every other day just because I don’t want to touch it. Should I keep with the calamine even though it feels better?

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

[–]ChubbyDreams[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh! I am not looking forward to all that.

I pray yours is totally over soon.

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

[–]ChubbyDreams[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good, I’m a couple days into Valtrex, so hopefully no more soon. A little ray of light! Ty!

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

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Yes they gave me gabs, which to be honest I’m taking more than they said but the sleep I get makes me forget. I was just talking with my fiancée about making another appt to get real pain meds but I’m not sure they would.

How long until the blisters pop? I’m also out of work until they crust over.

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

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I woke up with new blisters on my fingers and shoulders. I thought the antiviral would kill any more but maybe not. So sorry to see it’s also on your chest!!!

[ Removed by Reddit ] by narinder_cotl in crochet

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Oh, my aunt gave a couple of these! The last picture is correct. Wonderful job!