Author Topic: Shingles (Read 5414 times)

Had it at age 30, fortunately over my ribs and not my face. Very painful. Lasted about a week. Getting on antivirals early helped. I don't have lasting scars, but get phantom nerve pain over the site sometimes -- especially when I'm fighting a cold.

CARTEL · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2016, 07:33:37 PM »

I believe it's the same virus (chicken pox and shingles) if you had chicken pox you carry the potential for shingles in your body forever...forever.

jude2 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2016, 07:33:56 PM »

A couple guys from my gym have this recently also. They say it is painful and a pain in the ass.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2016, 07:35:11 PM »

Quote from: Stephano on May 15, 2016, 07:31:04 PM

Had it at age 30, fortunately over my ribs and not my face. Very painful. Lasted about a week. Getting on antivirals early helped. I don't have lasting scars, but get phantom nerve pain over the site sometimes -- especially when I'm fighting a cold.

I have it on my back. Now my skin feels really sensitive on the right side of my ribs. I've been on the antiviral for about 3 days now.

CARTEL · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2016, 07:35:49 PM »

Quote from: jude2 on May 15, 2016, 07:33:56 PM

A couple guys from my gym have this recently also. They say it is painful and a pain in the ass.

Ooh. Anal shingles are a bitch.

I would imagine.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2016, 07:37:17 PM »

Quote from: CARTEL on May 15, 2016, 07:33:37 PM

I believe it's the same virus (chicken pox and shingles) if you had chicken pox you carry the potential for shingles in your body forever...forever.

Yup

Danimal77 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2016, 07:38:56 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on May 15, 2016, 07:16:43 PM

Diagnosed last week. Any of you old(er) guys have had it? Itchy and painful.

Had it summer of 2010 when I was 32. Sucked like a guy. Was mostly on my neck/face. Couldn't shave for a while. Went away with 0 scarring. My mom also had it a few month ago at 69. It didn't last long for her either. Just ride it out and take the meds and use the creams. You'll be fine in no time.

CARTEL · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2016, 07:40:00 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on May 15, 2016, 07:37:17 PM

Yup

Gives me something to look forward to.

hazbin · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2016, 10:35:54 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on May 15, 2016, 07:28:11 PM

Are you sure that wasn't chickenpox? I had chickenpox when I was 28. They say there's a pretty good chance of shingles after 50.

ya, I'm sure. I had chicken pox when I was 4 or 5. they aren't even close looking or feeling. chicken pox is a breeze compared. and yes I know it's extremely rare for a child to get it. the drs. really wanted to make sure because they had never seen it in a child before.

polychronopolous · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2016, 10:48:19 PM »

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2016, 12:08:36 AM »

Quote from: FroZZoR on May 15, 2016, 11:43:19 PM

Take a cotton pad and soak them in apple cider vinegar!! You're welcome. Had them and 2nd flare up I soaked the area in apple cider vinegar and it didn't get to the bubbling stage and went away within 2 days minimal itching/pain.

That's great. Thanks. My wife has been using alcohol and hydrocortisone but now it's gone from an itch to pain to the touch.

galain · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2016, 03:12:54 AM »

If it doesn't interfere with any medication you might be taking, St John's Wort is a specific antiviral for shingles. Works well to prevent it and reasonably quickly during an attack.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2016, 04:54:22 AM »

You can get a mild case or a horrific one. People that get it bad say it is torture.

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2016, 06:33:05 AM »

Now you need to jump on the Herpes meds to cure it.

Marty Champions · « **Reply #20 on:** May 16, 2016, 07:21:30 AM »

meat eating=psoriasis\shingles

Tapeworm · « **Reply #21 on:** May 16, 2016, 07:55:47 AM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on May 16, 2016, 12:08:36 AM

That's great. Thanks. My wife has been using alcohol and hydrocortisone but now it's gone from an itch to pain to the touch.

Funny name. Doesn't sound so funny to have. Hang in there, dude.

Taffin · « **Reply #22 on:** May 16, 2016, 10:04:16 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on May 16, 2016, 04:54:22 AM

You can get a mild case or a horrific one. People that get it bad say it is torture.

My best friend's started with toothache then earache, then deafness in one ear! Just one side of his face and neck, nowhere else. Couldn't taste food properly for ages either. Doc said he was lucky it didn't affect his eye!

,! Wouldn't wish it on anyone - get well soon Coach!

ps - of course, you all know that it's brought on by an under pressure immune system - so get those zzzzz's in guys...

240 is Back · « **Reply #23 on:** May 16, 2016, 10:07:43 AM »

Coach, you're at a high risk of heart attack or stroke in the coming weeks as the shingles go away -

http://articles.latimes.com/2014/jan/02/science/la-sci-shingles-increases-heart-stroke-20140102

Watch that closely. I recall you saying your BP is up there. Time to go vegan, drop 30 pounds, and maybe start meditating/yoga.

I'm looking fwd to mocking your Trump defense over the next 6 months. Can't have you keeling over!

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2016, 11:48:57 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on May 16, 2016, 10:07:43 AM

Coach, you're at a high risk of heart attack or stroke in the coming weeks as the shingles go away -

http://articles.latimes.com/2014/jan/02/science/la-sci-shingles-increases-heart-stroke-20140102

Watch that closely. I recall you saying your BP is up there. Time to go vegan, drop 30 pounds, and maybe start meditating/yoga.

I'm looking fwd to mocking your Trump defense over the next 6 months. Can't have you keeling over!

BP was good when I went to the dr with no need for meds. Will never go vegan the health benefits are a myth but I started dieting and training consistently.