Shingles Support Group
Herpes zoster, colloquially known as shingles, is the reactivation of varicella zoster virus, leading to a crop of painful blisters over the area of a dermatome. It occurs very rarely in children and adults, but its incidence is high in the elderly (over 60), as well as in any age group of immunocompromised patients.
Hi Guys,
I am so so so so down in the dumps. It is now almost TEN months of this. I feel like a pin cushion with needles sticking me all the time. Now I am worried that I am I that two percent group that is doomed for life. TEN MONTHS. Is it ever going to end? Please some one..TALK TO ME.
I am so so so so down in the dumps. It is now almost TEN months of this. I feel like a pin cushion with needles sticking me all the time. Now I am worried that I am I that two percent group that is doomed for life. TEN MONTHS. Is it ever going to end? Please some one..TALK TO ME.
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Years ago, I won a mirrored armoire from my job. It's in my bedroom but I rarely stand in front of it. Yesterday, I had to have a dexascan done so I had to change into a gown. There was a full length mirror in the changing room. I'm aware that I gained 5 to 7 pounds over the last year from cheating on Keto but I didn't know what it looked like. It was a reality check.
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"don't be a hate hole" has been one of my recent mantras which seems to be escaping my mouth more and more often. it emerges when i am faced with the endless list of chores i would rather not deal with. insurance. head lice. bureaucracy. in-laws. the list goes on and on and on and on, ad infinitum.reality checks requested. am i making sense?"ever'thin they is but loving leaves a rust on your...
When the pain train is in motion, it's often an adventure to use the capasin cream - one time, I used it all over the place, and then touched the "hot" spot and found a few moments of relief.
Relaxation of the muscles will reduce the ache and bring back the normal rest stage instead of tensed muscles.
With this pain, it's hard to separate what's the nerve, what's the muscle, what's the joint, and what's the combination.
Best wishes. You are not alone.
Everything I read and hear, it will be just a bad memory one of these days. Hang on and we are with you in spirit.
Do you live in a large metropolitan area with medical facilities that offer "pain clinics"? Anyway, just a thought. Also hoping you have insurance that will see you through these difficult times.
Don't know what else to say, but I'm thinking of you and everyone else less fortunate than myself. (After 4 weeks, Lanacane is still my new best friend.)
I am feeling alot better now. Thanks for listening to my moaning and groaning, everyone!