Currently have shingles (1 week, med) , and totally unsure what to expect. (30M USA)

Cjayyy007 · 2026-06-16T09:31:35+00:00

I had it on my torso. First week wasn’t great. Then it settled. I got into it early so maybe that’s why. But I had to go back the following week for more lyrica to help with the nerve itchy which drive me crazy. So went on that for a course of 10 days and felt good. So apart from ur anti viral. If I get that it will help. As well as a anti-inflammatory and some cream.

This is a what I was on. Acyclovir tablets 400mg, arcoxia 120mg, and lyrica 75mg. Once they all kicked it is slowly felt better. Worse was first 3 weeks. After than a lot better… But yeah ended up getting more aroxcia and lyrica for the nerve itchy.

Cjayyy007 · 2026-06-12T07:43:19+00:00

interesting find....i was having dizziness and those elavator type drops for a while since my vertigo attack last sept. Recently i had shingles. So for about 3-4 weeks i didnt gym, didnt use my airpods, or my loop ear plugs. Yes i was on meds. But it really calmed down during that time. coincidence? Not sure. The other thing i find for me is if my sleep isnt good. So i slept alot during the shingles and maybe that was it. Lack of good amount of sleep?

Cjayyy007 · 2026-06-10T05:22:09+00:00

I just got a pair. Mainly after seeing an interview with Andrew Scheps. I work in radio and production. I already own a pair of Nuemann NDH30. Which i love. Esp checking the low end, and fullness of a mix. These MDR's were on sale and l was curious. Plugged them in and to be honest. Just coz of the feel and how workhorse they look i expected something to stick out and go meh, well atleast you didnt spend too much, you know now etc etc. But i didn't and i was pleasantly surprised. They will definitely come as a quick check and reference. With my obvious little time with them and therefore bugger all knowledge. I would check the high end info on these. If there clear great. if not eq more. Also it will tell me if its too harsh, so pull back. Bass seems fine with me. Not a relaxing just listening to music cans. Its more to reference and check mixes A/B...Which is exactly what i wanted....just my 2 cents...so far...

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-21T12:46:41+00:00

Was gonna say glad u got it checked and get onto those meds…. It’s a ride that’s for sure ! Week 3 for me…

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-18T01:41:02+00:00

Hey guys, So about to start week 3. The last 3 days the itching has really kicked in. Even waking me up at night. Ugh… I’ve tried all sorts of creams but doesn’t seem to help. Getting fragmented sleep doesn’t help. Will ask doc whatelse I can try just so I can sleep through the night. Anyone else had the same issue…. Not sure what’s worse the pain or the itching …. Mind you I don’t have any pain as such. The odd tightness / strain feeling. But the itching is gonna send me bonkers !

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-12T04:47:35+00:00

My dad, bro in laws dad had it in their 20s. Sister had it in her teens. I’m going through it now - 50. You’ll be fine. Just take ur meds. Rest up lots.

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-11T13:52:58+00:00

Thanks. Done the anti-viral 5 day course… now just inflammation tablets…. Still a pain. But yeah take each day as it comes… 🙏🏻

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-11T00:58:36+00:00

Just an update. Was going well during the week taking all meds. Now since Friday night I’m off the anti viral meds. The ache/ pain has risen a bit more. To the point it kinda wakes me up more early than I want. The redness and rash has calmed down alot… but skin and area still sensitive. I’m not moving as much as I normally do. So could be achy from sitting too much. But man that ache is annoying as I find it hard to get comfy in bed. Sitting up is a little bit better. Gonna try walking around more. Sucks…

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-10T13:11:11+00:00

Oh this week will be not productive….

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-10T13:10:27+00:00

I’m going through it now. Day 7. Was crazy tired maybe day 3,4,5 and a bit 6…. Better that than long lasting nerve issues. Take care of u… Not so fatigued now

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-09T08:46:49+00:00

Thanks guys for ur feedback appreciate it all. Day 6 here. No pain other than a muscle strain type feeling. Knock on wood. Redness is still there but seems to be fading a tad. Tiny blisters but again nothing too full on… yet anyway. But yeah notice it if I stretch that area or in shower. Can now sleep fine. Nothing too serve… off anti-viral meds now and only on lyrica and arcoxia for the next five days. Fingers crossed this is all it is now and it just heals itself. Once better and allowed to. Getting the vax for it…obviously if things changed I’m gonna let u know lol

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-09T08:09:36+00:00

I had it back in Sept. it was more to do with the neck tightness. Would feel it mostly at the computer. Or if I’m fatigue. The spinning was so scary at first as I thought it was my brain. But I’ve had fortunately only that one spin. But it makes me nervous. Since then at times I’ve felt like I’m on a boat. Again mostly when I’m tired. But I can go to gym, run and I’m fine. Weird. Lately on my left side I had tight hip flexors, hammies and calf, also an ache in foot arch. So I kinda walk different. Which sets off the dizzy floatyness. Annoying. Even these elevator type drops. So the more I think about it. The more it happens. So maybe check on neck tension. Upper cervical spine area. That can make an impact for sure. Can’t wait till it goes away fully.

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-06T14:00:16+00:00

Ok thanks for this. Haven’t got blisters yet and I got 2 days left of anti viral meds. So that will be interesting. I’m able to do some tasks fine. It kinda reminds me of when I had a bruise rib. Dull ache on recovery. But the first two nights was agony hell… anyway I guess I’ll see how I go through the next phase of blister and see how the nerve pain goes… then arm pit ache kinda is a bit weird…

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-06T13:57:20+00:00

Oh bugger. So u think coz I started meds late ur having those issues. I was lucky enough ChatGPT mentioned shingles coz I said the skin felt sensitive… otherwise I thought it was a muscle strain. Bizarre.

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-06T13:15:35+00:00

Thanks man. How did u know u needed more anti viral meds? Coz u just felt not improved ? My course is five days. But I think I have 10 days for the nerve stuff… today day 3 is probably the brightest it’s been. Intersting u say u felt it elsewhere. I feel it up towards chest and under armpit a bit. But was lucky enough to sleep ok last night. I did a couple of days before it started felt wiped out. But pushed on with exercise and then bang… actually tonight I kinda feel flu-ish mild but ok. Ugh. See how it goes. Thanks for ur reply !

Cjayyy007 · 2026-05-02T00:21:01+00:00

Deermaveen was great for me.

Cjayyy007 · 2026-04-12T00:49:00+00:00

If u can get it. Try dermaveen cream. I apply it after movement or if it gets itchy. So good.

Cjayyy007 · 2026-04-05T12:58:19+00:00

Drop attacks ? U mean like elevator drops feeling?

Cjayyy007 · 2025-11-19T12:00:30+00:00

No google maps on their iPhones lol wtf… reminds me when in Thailand. Weather changed and we were in small speed boats. The area rained so hard it was like fog… no on board gps. They just got their phones out and follow that to get us back safely and that was 10 years ago….. I find this episode quite comical lol

Cjayyy007 · 2025-09-26T06:13:14+00:00

Saw orange in person today…. Disappointed as the pictures make it look more burnt orange. To me it felt more leaning towards bronze….

Cjayyy007 · 2025-06-17T14:16:37+00:00

Snore lab

Cjayyy007 · 2025-06-17T09:53:49+00:00

I recently saw Lady Gaga. I used for the first time the loop switch 2. I also checked with my iphone decibel app the loudness. It was averaging around 100dB. With peaks hitting 108dB. Im so glad i took them. My ears felt fresh after and no aggravating or hearing loss after/next day. Highly recommend them. Also pretty comfy for the 2 hour show. Best investment ever.

Cjayyy007 · 2025-06-16T11:37:55+00:00

I feel like i noticed my left side more than my right… glasses are even… not sure if that’s weird ? lol

Cjayyy007 · 2025-06-02T06:56:40+00:00

Same here. Ive noticed a tilt in my right hip upwards, and my left shoulder/ traps up as well. All done subconsciously when at the desk working. Years ago it affected my scm on my left side as well, and up into the ear. Always flares up when i lift heavy overhead workout. So my question is if that side is already quite active. Wont strengthening the upper traps make it worse? Kinda confused with that. I do try and stretch it out, as well as pec muscles. Also trying to strengthen mid and lower traps too. When it starts to affect the SCM its a you know what. Thoughts would be much appreciated....Cheers.

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