loomixguy said:
I had shingles in 2002. They were totally PAIN FREE for me...except the huge sores on my back that would rub against the back of a chair or the back of the pickup seat. The meds worked wonders for me, although it was 10 days before I was able to get in and see a Dr. to get diagnosed. The huge one on my back healed right up after the meds kicked in and the wife would coat it with Gold Bond medicated ointment and big 4x4 gauze squares.
My brother wasn't so lucky...said his ribs felt like he was suspended from a meat hook and Ali was using his ribs for a punching bag. A good friend of mine had them INSIDE his eyelids. Pain was excruciating. They affect everybody different. Do what you can to reduce stress and rest as much as you can.
The reason they are kicking my but according to the Dr. is I am 18 mos post surgery for a cervical decompression from a head on collision.
22 year old kid cut across in front of me we were both traveling estimated 55 mph. He hit me head on in the drivers fender and door.
I had a previous neck surgery in 1997 so the damage from the head on was major. They placed 2-12 inch titanium rods and 8 screws in my cervical spine july 2008. The rods are the size of my index finger. To place these rods there they cut every upper muscle that crosses the upper torso and cervical spine. I was told after surgery it would be 4 to 6 years before the nerves would heal if they did. I was already on pain meds around the clock and in pain management.
Well low and behold the shingles are in the left shoulder front and back. They extend down my left arm to the elbow and up the left side of the neck and head. I would estimate the current blisters cover 150 to 200 square inches of area. Right in the cervical spine and muscles.
4 layers of clothing while feeding and checking cows don't help matters.
Thank GOD the new arrivals have quit as of today.
I am thankful that as a rule shingles stay confined to one side of the body.
Most of all I am thankful that GOD SAYS HE WILL NOT PLACE MORE ON OUR PLATES THAN WE CAN HANDLE. Even though sometimes it appears we might need some sideboards on our plates. GOD is ALWAYS true and faithful to not over fill our plates.
Thank you one and ALL for the advice and well wishes. I hope its all down hill from here on. :lol: :wink: