Monday, January 3, 2011

Frakkity Frakkity Frak

I was in so much pain earlier that I decided to go to the Urgent Care, after all. I was seen by the same doc that treated me on the 28th. And he confirmed what I feared and was hoping I didn't have, but kind of knew, deep down I did.

I have frakking shingles.

 Shingles.

No wonder I am in so much frakking pain. And have the rash from hell.

I am now the proud owner of a bunch of drugs and I hope that they are going to help me to feel better, soon. I took the anti viral and muscle relaxer a little less then an hour ago. I am beginning to feel pretty loopy so I hope that it kicks in and my back calms down, soon. These muscle spasms is enough to send me off over the edge.

Good news? My blood pressure is a lot better. It is down kissing the normal range, again. I am happy about that. I wasn't too thrilled at the idea of my blood pressure going too high and my stroking out. That could really wreck my day. lol

Shingles. Bah! This sucks.

I am very on track with food and water, I am under doctor's orders, no exercise, right now. Hopefully, my shingles and the sidewalks will all be clear by this time next week and I can start walking. Until then, I will stay on track with eating and drinking. Walking will happen when it can and should. Right now, I am going to concentrate on healing and reducing my pain. :)

Okay, I think I will go see what the rest of you are up to. Take care and have a great, on track night.

16 comments:

  1. Well at least you are going to feel better soon. And when you are you will be ready to walk.

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  2. OMG those are sooo painful - I've heard. Version of the chicken pox kind of right? You poor thing - take care of you!

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  3. Holy shit! Sorry, but that's all I can say.. I've had shingles.. they are the WORST thing EVER to have.. especially so young (usually 60+ year old get shingles)..

    I had them when I was 15 (thanks to parents for an almost divorce).. I wish I could tell ya what I did to help em go away, but I don't remember.. I just made sure I didn't "spread the love"..

    I'd make sure any meds you take aren't making you have the shingles (that's what happened to my grandma recently)..

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  4. Oh, man, that sucks. I'm sorry. Hoping you feel better soon...

    Polar's Mom
    www.polarspage.blogspot.com

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  5. Shingles-LAME :/ Hope the meds kick ass!
    Feel better soon chica :)

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  6. lol @ the stroke comment..you sound like me.
    You are too funny. hopeyou feel better soon...don't have a clue as to what a shingle is....but it sounds bad. my mom used to make us sh*t on a shingle...which was toast and chipped beef with gravy...and it tasted as good as it sounds....so having a 'medical issue' with the name...probably sucks just as bad. Feel better.

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  7. Feel better, Friend... Ohhhh I've heard shingles are really awful, and my heart goes out to you... Get plenty of rest and know that I'm sending you a virtual (((huggggg)))

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  8. Oh my gosh, Erika, shingles? You poor thing :( Well, on the bright side, at least you have a name now for what was hurting you, right? Sorry, I'm sure that's not much comfort :( Hope you feel better real soon and do please let us know how you are progressing. BTW, loved all the snow pics ;) They were gorgeous!!

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  9. Oh lordy, I hope the meds help real quick. Hopefully now you are on the road to recovery and glad the BP is down, no stroking for the Ice Queen!

    Take care.

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  10. I feel for you with the shingles. My mother recently had them and was admitted to hospital as they were so bad, she still has the pain from them even after 8 weeks as it attackes the nerve endings and nerve pain/damage is hard to treat, she may have the pain for years to come even after the rash went away. BTW I don't know if you have different drugs for it in the US but if you don't get onto the drugs within about 3 days from getting the rash, you might as well not take them as they will not make much effect on the shingles, sorry but this is what we learnt after mum didn't get treated for about a week.

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  11. Hi! So sorry to read about your health problems, but I hope and pray that you will soon be feeling so much better. I really enjoy reading your blog and am inspired by your success!

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  12. Son of a beeoch! Follow orders and maybe get some acupuncture in the very near future.

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  13. Dang. That sucks. I had a friend who had them pop up after he'd lost his job. They were on his scalp though. It was rough. I hope you feel better really soon and can get back on track. Yay for better bp! LOL

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  14. SHITBALLS! I'm sorry. My MIL had them and she was sleeping 20 hours a day for a month. Hang in there - at least now you know. That's something. Take good care of yourself.
    Did I ever tell you I love the word Frak? It's my new fave and everytime I think it in my head....I credit you. lol

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  15. I am a bit behind in reading my posts so by the time you read this I hope that you are feeling a bit better. Shingles is wicked nastey so hang in there and enjoy those good drugs!

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  16. Reading this post always make me think of Battlestar Gallactica...man I miss that show. I don't have any idea what shingles are, but obviously a skin problem that hurts like hell? I hope the meds kick in very soon and you can get some relief....sorry you're hurting. :(

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