Ok, another day down :)
Thank you everyone for all of the kind words & encouragement. I really appreciate it. This situation is the pits, but it could be worse. I know a lot of people going through far worse.
So I will try not to complain. Try being the key word. :)
To answer a few questions. ..
Yes, most people who get shingles only get them once (90%).
Everyone knows that I have the fantastic odds, lol.
The vaccine is generally for people over 50 & who haven't had shingles yet. Although my doc told me that "they" are doing studies now for people with recurrent shingles getting the shot. He said it's not guaranteed to keep you from getting shingles, but can make it less severe. We are going to touch base on that topic again after I'm done with the TB meds. I have family history of recurrent shingles... on top of the whole getting them young thing. So, I come by it naturally.
Yes it hurts... I have it again on my scalp, same place & same pain. This time I do have a patch on my back also, although it does not come close to comparing with the pain in my head. Thank goodness. I am on some pain meds, thank the Lord for that. I'll probably just need them for a few days...Although the Dr is putting me on Lyrica also since I have had the
Post-herpetic neuralgia since the last episode. I am really hoping that will help stop the headaches/migraines. Cross your fingers!
I am doing ok, well better than Ok on the meds, lol...getting a lot done around the house. The only time it's really bad is when I wake up (at least today its been like that). So I'm pretty sure every day is going to get better.
Positive thoughts lead to positive actions...right? :)
I had a good day with Maddie, we had a long conversation with Frick & Frack (the donkeys) and had snacks together. :)
My little sweet girl was so "not tired" that she feel asleep before I got to 2 minutes on her countdown. Silly girl! And as I sit here writing this I am about to fall asleep, lol
With that I will bid you all a good night. Sweet dreams!
