I had shingles a few years ago, but a relatively mild case blister-wise. They did put me on Valtrex, but not right away, because I didn't go in right away. The rash was on my face and at first it was just itchy, but then it started to lump up and sting. Off to the doctor, who said "shingles!" So fortunately, I didn't blister as bad as some of my friends who have had it, but the skin on my entire left arm, despite the lack of blisters, still stung like it was on fire. Oh! One thing they don't mention in the article is that shingles in hemispherical: right side or left side, but not both at the same time. So, it was all the left side of my face, neck and left arm.
edited because I really do know my left from my right.
I'm sorry, Sparky. That's how my dad had it, near the eye, so he had to see the ophthalmologist for what seemed like a long time to make sure everything is okay. Hoping for no involvement for your optic whatevers! And that the treatment is easy and effective.
I think I've had chicken pox. I've got a couple of little scars that trigger a "Not measles" note in my brain.
Jesse and Jilli, you both have packages on the way, which should get there by Monday. Jesse, yours is the nail polish box, and Jilli, yours is a wee thing I found that looked like it needed to be yours.
Just back from the cardiologist with Mac. Had I mentioned that here? I think maybe no, because well I just could not deal with the thought of their being anything wrong. AND THERE ISN'T. He has a murmur they wanted checked out, but it is an innocent murmur and not something that was going to require surgery which of course is where my catastrophic brain went. So, 3 hours at dr. Lots of tests and pictures. Nothing wrong.
That's a relief, msbelle!!
You guys, I cried real tears from laughing so hard:
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Glad for nothing wrong, msbelle!
Oh, Sparky, I hope the meds clear things up quickly, and that your DH doesn't catch anything.
msbelle, that's a relief!!
Does anyone know how to get a video from Facebook onto Tumblr? Amy submitted this, and it's such a good one! [link]
