Lucky me.

Right near the end of my trip with +1 Sue to Louisville, I started having abdominal pains. The pains wouldn't go away, so I went to the doctor. He said I have classical signs of shingles. He prescribed an antiviral medicine (valacylovir).

My rash has spread now around the right side of my back and waist, but hasn't spread beyond that. The abdominal pain at times is very sharp. I have been told that the rash and pains will go away in 2-3 weeks (or more?). I still go to work, but am moving about half-speed. While I am not infectious, I have shied away from contact with my grandkids for now.

I hope this won't affect our plans for Spring Fling.

Dennis

 

Wow...I hope you get some relief soon. Shingles are not fun. We want to see you and Sue at the Fling! Good luck.

 

I had shingles a couple/years ago. The rash I had was on the left side of my neck and the pain wasn't too bad, but it totally wiped me out. Taking the AV will help make the pain go away more quickly I am told.

 

Sorry to hear, Dennis. Hope you get better soon!

 

I feel for you. I had it about 3 years ago. Mine was in the least desirable area for a male.
Hang in there. Best wishes.

 

My father in law used to get outbreaks now and then and he always said how much discomfort he was in. I sure hope you get better soon Dennis, I know it's nothing I would want to have.
Levi

 

I'm considering taking the newish innoculation for shingles....talked with my doc at last visit: it's about $125 and not usually covered by insurance

I've had a weeks-long bout with an itchy rash...like after a bad sunburn on back/arms/legs....probably a reaction to an Rx that I stopped taking a MONTH ago. Now using a super-strong prescription steroid cream 2x per day....seems to slowly be handling it. This has convinced me that I WILL be getting that shot soon.....

 

I hope that you get over the symptoms soon. I understand that it is NO FUN at all.

Hope to to see you and Sue at SF07.

Matt

 

Bummer, Dennis. I've never know much about shingles. I sure hope you feel up to the Spring Fling.

 

Aw Shucks, Blue, hope you're better by next week. Afterall, we may need more bodies in the pool for the pool party and we were counting on yours. Can't wait to see you and Sue again....and everybody else.