I am very scared.

[ChrisH]

How are you today Anna?

[Cookiebaker]

Thanks for asking, Chris. Umm mostly I'm confused. The Dr. said that by tonight it should be very obvious, but it's not. One tiny bump has turned into a blister, but the rest have kind of faded, and the pain has subsided a bunch also. So I still don't know what to think...meanwhile I'm staying away from my sister in law (and best friend) because she is pregnant, just to be on the safe side. I haven't started the meds yet because I'm not convinced that it IS shingles...it might just be a coincidence of a regular rash in the area that shingles occur. Thanks everybody for the warm thoughts!

[COCatMama]

I just thought of something horrid...
Shingle bell Shingle bell Shingle bell rock...
man oh man I must be losing it


Glad to hear you're feeling better anyway

[Stenograsaurus]

I'm glad you're feeling a little better, Anna. I hope you find out what's going on soon. I'll be thinking of you.

[NoahsMommy]

You may want to go to the drugstore and get some Aveeno cream (they make a cream for hives). It is oatmeal based and super gentle.

I had the same thing before my wedding (STRESS) and it went away in a few days.

They have oatmeal bath packets, cream and lotion that may really help you.

I hope you feel better soon.

[anna_66]

A blister? Still sounds like it could be Shingles to me. How are you doing today? Are you having alot of pain in your back?

[Cookiebaker]

Hi Anna, I went to the Dr. yesterday afternoon (my regular doc. not the ER) and she said that she definitely thought I HAD the shingles--the symptoms, placement, the type of pain, type of rash etc. all matched up to that of shingles. Apparently, according to her sometimes what happens is that your immune system is lowered a little bit, just enough for the virus to be activated. Then before the case becomes full-blown, your immune system will kick back in, and the result is a very mild case that will last 3-4 days. All I have is one blister, and the rest of the rash is gone. She told me to keep an eye on it, but otherwise it appears that I am on the way out of it. So I am very relieved & don't have to worry about being around my pregnant sister-in-law either. So thank you for asking!

[anna_66]

So glad to hear! I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.
I'm happy to hear you are feeling better

P.S. Thanks again for the card!

[Nomilynn]

oh I'm really happy that it is a mild case like that! See, even though I had no idea what I was talking about, I predeicted right! I'm glad for you!!

[Cookiebaker]

Originally posted by Nomilynn
oh I'm really happy that it is a mild case like that! See, even though I had no idea what I was talking about, I predeicted right! I'm glad for you!!

Then Nomilynn, I certainly will credit you for the mild case for sending those good Pettalk vibes!!

And, Anna, I know what you mean about not wishing that on your worst enemy. I had the chicken pox when I was 16, and was the worst month in my life. Even though this was just a mild case, last Wednesday & Thursday I was in a lot of pain. It's such a sensitive area, and I really can't imagine it being worse than that. I am so sorry that you had a bad case of it. Oh, and you are certainly welcome for the card. Thanks for the response!

I have never heard is shingles . But we know a rash here called the "zona" ; it is like a gurdle around your back and it itches enourmously . It is caused by inflamed ends of nerves . Is that it ?

I sure wish you the very best , Anna !!