hey from Ohio
 

I found this board while searching the net for anything - something that can help with the pain I have from a recent episode of shingles...

I guess it hasn't been that long - I'm on week 4 now. I had a very bad outbreak on the back of my head.. around my neck and partially down my chest. I had no pain with the blisters or the scabbing - it now looks really good but I can't take the pain.

I have been using cold compresses for some relief - I'm on Vicodin and today got some Lyrica - something has to help....

thanks for listening -

Teri

Hi, and welcome to the community! Here is a link to our chronic pain forum:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html

and the one that's more specific to shingles:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum91.html

You'll find lots of support here...we have some social forums, too, so jump in anywhere! I'm don't know much about shingles, so I can't help you myself, but someone will be along who can.

Teri
 

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. As you can see we have a big family here to help out each other and especially new members coming into our flock. Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene:hug:

Come set a spell with us and look around. There's lots of friendly people here to strike a friendship with.


Shingles is a painful condition. so soooorrrry you're dealing with that. Hope you're through it soon.

Welcome Teri,

I have been fighting a similar viral outbreak for months now so I understand your pain.

Happy to chat with you and compare notes.:hug:

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Hello Teri, and welcome to NeuroTalk! This is such a great place with lots of friendly, caring, and very helpful people.

We're so glad you found us! :)

I've never experienced shingles, but I can certainly sympathize with you. My mom had it, and she explained to me what the pain was like. I hope you can get it taken care of quickly!