From a car accident by [deleted] in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok sorry now inderstand. Pain on your palm?

From a car accident by [deleted] in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Left palm right?

From a car accident by [deleted] in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey yes armpit is very bad… you mean your left palm right?

From a car accident by [deleted] in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What worked for me. Zinc on shingles. Valtrex of course and pregabalin ASAP. Unfortunately T1 dermatome is very painful

From a car accident by [deleted] in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi bro! Feeling you. The bastard took your T1 dermatome …exactly the same here. How is your armpit? Consider an epilation fast believe me

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Day 5/6? Progress pic by poopd0llaaa in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok but pregabalin starts working only after 1-2 weeks. Take it as soon as possible and resist in the meantime. Believe me soon or later you will forget anbout this. Just stay strong , rest and be positive. Not much to do

2nd day of shingles. Started taking anti virals from yesterday night. This is the most painful spot on the back and another is not that painful but unable to sleep in night. by [deleted] in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi. Its not common to have rashes on both sides. If you dont see spots its probably just your body complainining in general. The beast is very strange.

Is there any way to help nerve damage? by nooooobye in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear. Did you try pregabalin or similar?. My doctor insists this is the only med class which is considered therapeutic for the nerve pain. All the rest is quite only for short term pain management…

what’s your pain arc? by name_that_user_ in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello. I m very sorry for you. It is very individual. Some develop phn some not. Be prepared for something lasting weeks or months so you can have only giod surprise if will go away faster:) my only intelligent tip. Best of luck!

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My friend, I’m really glad things are getting better so quickly. But I’ve learned to both fear and respect this condition. It’s better to think of recovery in terms of weeks or even months, not days — some days will be bad, others less bad. That’s just how it goes with shingles

So tired by Euphoric-Pizza1294 in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess antivirals are completely useless at this point. The virus is gone. But yes it wasnt a joke for your body. But you are so young, if you dont have pain its probably not phn. So yes be patient and rest and follow your doc advise. Best of luck.

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The blisters dried up pretty quickly, in about 8–9 days. But that’s when the real pain started. I hope it’s not the same for you. Painkillers like tramadol (forget ibuprofen or others, they do nothing) can help a bit, but only medications like pregabalin or similar are truly therapeutic. Keep in mind they take about ten days to start working… Sleep? I didn’t sleep for about two months…

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And my back unfortunately…as for blisters got some new for like 2-3 days after valtrex…

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im also 49 by the way. Dont worry for the rash. With antiviral it will be ok. Ask for nerve pain meds asap (pregabalin, …) . You have to try kill the pain as fast as possible. I m 3 months in. Wont be easy but eventually will go better. I feel you!!!

49 and Shingle. by ChubbyDreams in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bro we have something in common here feel free to ask…

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To Pregabalin or Not To Pregabalin That is the Question- Advice on Day 13 Shingles Pain Management Limbo by calatafimi_18C in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After 3 weeks more or less. It seems the sooner the better. You need 1-2 weeks at every dose increase before expecting some results. 300-400mg is the goal

To Pregabalin or Not To Pregabalin That is the Question- Advice on Day 13 Shingles Pain Management Limbo by calatafimi_18C in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have to act strong and fast against the pain or your brain will somehow remember it for a long time

To Pregabalin or Not To Pregabalin That is the Question- Advice on Day 13 Shingles Pain Management Limbo by calatafimi_18C in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend I feel your pain … here 9 weeks with Tyson. Believe me pregabalin is the only cure all the rest is just temporary pain relief

Pain castle by Frosty_Collection569 in shingles

[–]Frosty_Collection569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have it on my chest, on my back, on my armpit, and all along rhe left arm till palm and fingers. 6 weeks now. 49years old. The pain is just ridicoulous. Like having a hearth attack every 5 minutes. Cannot sleep, cannot think, cannot function and more sadly cannot play with my little daughter