Hi Kristie and welcome to NeuroTalk. I'm so sorry for you and your brother. My first thought was that I hoped Ms. Alffe would happen along because of her husband's horrible bout with shingles.

I had that once and it was a string of shingles that led into my breast and it was VERY uncomfortable and painful. As Alffe said, he should see a doctor asap for that.

You'll find everyone here very caring and supportive so I'm glad you found us.