shingles on face
Posted By: shoo on 2007-02-21
In Reply to: Anyone diagnosed with shingles and if so - June
About 4 years ago, I had a mastoidectomy the middle of May. The middle of June, I came in exposure range with a child with chickenpox at Wal-Mart, and 2 weeks later I developed shingles. Could have been coincidence, but I figure stress related, and I, too, have hypothyroidism. No other testing was done, but it hurt so bad I couldn't even touch my hair let alone my head. I had it on right forehead, bridge of nose, and up through scalp.
By the way, something else that really helps with the healing process and pain of it all is Pantothenic acid capsules from the herbal store.
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The most crucial thing with shingles is to see a doctor immediately and get started on an antiviral - your family doc will do. I had it - mine wasn't too bad - but I got treatment immediately. Everyone in my family has had it multiple times - most the time not bad. If you do have chronic pain they treat with membrane stabilizers - Neurontin, for example. But the sooner you are treated the less likely you will have chronic pain. If at all possible - see someone now!!!!
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wow - my mom and sister have had multiple times - my sister was on immunosuppression, mom had more than her share of steroids, dad had multiple times, eventually diagnosed with leukemia, but no one said anything about that. Mine I believe were totally attributed to stress but no one mentioned anything about that. will have to research further.
shingles? nm
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Shingles?
My husband was experiencing SEVERE rib pain, where he felt as if his ribs were being pried with a pry bar. He had shingles. Shingles are very, very painful. The doctor only found one tiny mark on his chest area, but apparently they were inside.
shingles
I'm 30 and I think i possibly may have shingles. Is this a seriously bad thing???
shingles
 Good new regarding shingles! I just saw where they now have a new medicine, injectable, to prevent shingles from ever occurring. If a person has had chicken pox as a child, they are eligible to get the new vaccine.
Anyone diagnosed with shingles and if so
how long had you had before the diagnosis and have you had any complications from it, such as constant pain, etc. Thanks
Could it be shingles or chick pox? nm
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Had shingles before, do not think that is playing
a role and gosh I would hope it would be costochondritis. Funny to say that but when I pulled up some other things, much worse than I would care to hear was wrong. I have physical exam scheduled for a day next month but think I will just walk in either this Sunday or Monday and just wait to see someone. The pain is really unbearable. I took Tramadol for it but dulls a little but not all.
Like you, I have fibro and broke out with shingles for the first
time this past month. OMG, could not tell which was the worse. Do you use anything like fish oil or glucosamine? My hubby gave me the fish oil and it helped me a lot with the stiffness in the joints. My fibro started in my late 50s.
Yes, just had shingles a couple of months ago but
the other has been going on for several years now. By the way, I would suggest anyone who ever had chicken pox to do yourself a favor, take the vaccine to prevent shingles- you do not want to have this - it can be prevented.
Shingles - most painful thing I have experienced
Have had several outbreaks. First one ever was on back, last two to three have been on my inner thigh. The first two times on my thigh had an actual breakout and it was so painful I expected when I looked down that there should be this large gaping hole there and all that was present were these pesky little red spots. It always starts out like a band is too tight and my skin is burning and then the red spots would appear. Last year I only had the burning pain and no actual outbreak. I can tell when it is coming though as I get very, very tired and can fall asleep at anytime. Have tried the medication for it but hated taking just to suppress something that only came every 2 to 4 years. They did come more often when I was going through my divorce and financial problems but have not had a breakout or symptoms for over 2 years. But again, it is like having an open sore on your skin and one of the most painful thing I have experienced -- above my broken knee cap, broken leg/ankle, ovarian cysts, kidney stones. Sorry if this is your case. But I do not have the residual neuralgia all the time just for a couple of weeks after the symptoms have gone.
Shingles like I thought but has anyone known of an underlying malignancy with this?
Went to the dermatologist this morning, almost sure I was shingles and was. She started me on Valtrex and also asked me to get some other tests, labs, chest x-ray, mammogram as she said underlying malignancy could also play part. She said this is autoimmune and being as I have hypothyroidism, asked if this could be playing a part which it could she said. Anyone else out there who had the diagnosis and this turned out to be a malignancy or just stressful reaction, etc. Thanks.
Ever had shingles? Could be post herpetic neuralgia. sm
My doc said most of my upper back pain is from that. It shoots to where ever it decides to go, never know where next. Neurontin seems to help.
Egg on his face as in him saying
that the YOUNG women were going to go in droves to vote for her as they did not want to take care of their own selves, either getting a husband to take care of them or else having government to do. I know older women voted that way, their choice but I said egg on his face for making such remarks on and on about how YOUNG women (under 35) were going in that direction. Has absolutely nothing to do with her leading- has everything to do with a statement completely false. Now are you still confused?
Egg on face
I personally know of at least 10 to 15 ladies that feel it is the man's place to take care of them and that is all they want out of life -- they are between 38 and 50. So now what do you say -- sorry I do not want this lady voted for because she is a woman, and I definitely do not want her leading us. But that is for the political board and not here. But egg on face -- you have some now.
Maybe take it for it's face value
and just accept it in the spirit in which it may be given. Only you know the relationship you have with her. She may have just gotten the proverbial bug up you know where and decided since she got a discount to use it. It may be an olive branch of some sort. Who knows. I'd take it as an olive branch unless and until she proves otherwise.
What Do You Have On Your Face?
I wear very natural looking make up - but today I was cracking up when getting read at how much crap is on my face.
After washing ::
Serum
Moisturizer (both things Dr Brandt)
Face Primer (either Smashbox or Sephora brand depending on mood)
Foundation (tarte with SPF 30)
Blush/Bronzer
Eyeliner (MAC)
Kohl (MAC)
Mascara (fiberwig)
No lipstick- allergies.
What is usually on your face???
Face
Usually nothing more than a little chapstick since I work from home. If I'm leaving the house, a little foundation but right now, nothing. I even forgot the chapstick this morning LOL.
Face Creams
I was wondering if any one has any good suggestions for face creams. I use to use the Mary Kay face cream line, but I would like to try something else. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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Need to know if anyone else has face pain. It is under my eyes and on the side of my nose. Sometimes it is so bad I could scream. It feels like sinuses but CT scan was normal. Only goes away with ibuprofen. How long can I take ibuprofen for?
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What a face! Sweet!
What a face! Love him!
I think we are blessed to share our lives with these animals, they love so unconditionally. My heart breaks when I hear about animal abuse. 
What a wise looking face.
I'm sorry about your husband's death. You must both miss him very much.
Well maybe the body but NO WAY that face.
I'd rather be fat and pretty. LOL
She looks to have had a face lift that
did not go well. She has not appeared anywhere in 7 years so quite a different look than when I last saw her.
Keep your hands off your face
and be very gentle with the skin around your eyes and face. I see other people rub their eyes and faces vigorously when they're tired, and when the hands come down, I see wrinkles around the eyes. I'm 45 and people think I'm as young as 26. I do have the dark circles, which I have to cover with 16-hour foundation in a shade lighter than my regular foundation. Then I set with powder. I sometimes apply a dab of pink powder to the darkest areas or the inside corner area. This is what the makeup artist from What Not To Wear does to counter darkness. Preparation H is supposed to shrink bags.
How often can she wash her face? sm
Can you imagine having to take all of those, or even 1/2, off first? What a job.
Anyone used Strivectin or similar for face? (sm)
I am looking for something to help with mostly discoloration/sun spots, and wrinkles. I see all the ads for Strivectin and such but hate to spend that much without knowing it will actually work. Has anyone used it and was it any good? Or can you recommend anything else? Thanks!
Oh my gosh - what a cute face and
what rich colors. Those ears look so soft.
That's one handsome beagle!
I bet beagles like games where you hide their favorite treat or toy and they have to sniff it out.
I just had to splash icewater on my face!
Doncha just hate the afternoon run downs? Coffee just doesn't work on me for some reason...all it does is make me pee but doesn't jazz me up or anything. I'm actually looking forward to the cool weather because for some reason THAT is what gets me going and feeling frisky. :-D
Several have come forward to plaster their face on TV
and apparently he inappropriately touched some of them so yes he is on the wanted list. You would think by the time women get to be, oh say 17 or 18, that they would have the sense to know when something really wrong as in this case. One lady shown long enough in the tooth to know much better!!
Yep, I agree. I should have said "fear you to your face"(nm)
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Yes they do. And the man is always portrayed with a big smile on his face and being SM
the stud ready to perform. There is no talk about any bad odor or offending anyone.
what? get in your face? that's why i started with HAHA
i suppose this is the trouble with typing you can't hear my tone. I certainly was not "in your face" and i thought my last paragraph about you never know was not derogatory or rude or anything
im sorry if it came off that way, not intended.
He is adorable...he just has a boxer face to me...
not pointy like some pits are...
Yes, this is also true: With smaller ones in the face..
they use laser nowadays, before that just electricity or a saline injection.
Had the same thing happen with face cream
I just happened to open the box before I got to the register. Instead of Neutogena, someone had swapped with Suave. If the packages open easily, I always check the contents. I love/hate that store. Last weekend I got a whole buggy full of groceries and there are only 2 lanes open out of 20. The only others were self checkout. I had to bag my items and place them on the floor because my buggy is full and there is no place to pull the items out of the buggy until you scan them. I let loose on the asst. manager that was standing nearby and she said they just couldn't get any help. I said well, maybe if you paid more, but then wait! they probably make more than I do as a MT anyway! 
lol Folks, she has an excuse why she'll never face
Besides, we all recognize the ridiculousness of this type of boasting control.
I need some heavy duty face cream...
…I have some areas on my face that are extremely dry, around my hair line, around my nose and I have used several creams trying to soften these areas up. Sometimes I even flake on my eyelids like I have sunburn and I use dandruff shampoo on my eyebrows because if not they will flake- no dandruff in the hair, though. I know this sounds awful but this is getting on my last nerve. I have put petroleum jelly on my face overnight- still dry in these patches. Does anyone else have something like this and if so any remedies? Thanks
I almost went blind from it as I broke out on half of my face and they
were invading my cornea but never penetrated through. I had them actually while on the delivery table with my son!! It was frightening to say the least, I looked like a monster for about 1 week, started healing after week 2 and then had terrible pain weeks 2 and 3. I was popping 800 Motrin without even looking at the clock, the only time in my life I was a pill popper!! Anyhow still can't tweeze my eyebrow on that area without strange neuralgia, when I get tired or stressed I feel the tingling, feels like my eyelid is drooping but no residual effects other than that. If it ever happens again (this was 16 years ago so knock on wood) I will just go somewhere with a bottle and drink myself to sleep for 3 weeks.
I am about 5Ɗ" and weight about 125 and I my face looks exactly as you say drawn and sunken.
not sure what weight to go to to get rid of that look but I am sick of it.
I am about 5Ɗ" and weight about 125 and I my face looks exactly as you say drawn and sunken.
not sure what weight to go to to get rid of that look but I am sick of it.
I personally have a naturally round face...sm
so, no I don't think extra weight looks good ON ME, and I have enough of it right now. It all boils down to personal preference, I guess. Like with most things of this nature.
Does Elidel work on very dry skin on the face?
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Nice snow face! He's been rootin' for something!
He is so cute! What kind of a dog is he? Doncha love it when they really go to town out there in the snow, just having a little ol' blast for themselves?! Glad you were able to capture it on film for us!
Awwww, what a precious, sweet face!
Thanks for sharing!
Agreed---very sweet smoochable face!
At least SOMEONE is having fun in all this junk!
that is the scary thing - lets face it -
I have lived well over half my life and reading the obituaries (I have no idea why I do this) I see younger and younger people - 50s, early 60s - dying all the time. What my daughter apparently doesn't realize is that I might not have 10 years left - actually she should - a 52-year-old woman that worked with her father-in-law recently collapsed at work - died later at hospital of AAA - very little symptoms.
I love that short snout face too..sm
It is the blood line I guess because his daddy has the short snout like him too.
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