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22. I'm so sorry, LisaM! It's miserable, isn't it?

Mon Jul 19, 2021, 05:13 PM

Jul 2021

Last edited Mon Jul 19, 2021, 05:45 PM - Edit history (1)

My aunt almost went blind during one of her outbreaks. It hit her right eye and it was touch and go for a while. Multiple outbreaks run in my family. My grandma, dad, aunt, and my 3 first cousins all have had multiple outbreaks but I take the prize for most outbreaks. Lucky me!

I hope you bounce back soon! Take care.

Edited to add:

Do you have nerve pain? Have you tried Lyrica or something similar? I can't take it because of the side effects but I'm told it's quite effective for most people. I so hope you feel better soon. Long-haul nerve pain is absolutely soul-crushing.

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Well, leave it to me to come down with something I've never heard of. 😂 [View all] catbyte Jul 2021 OP

I hope you feel better soon, catbyte! brer cat Jul 2021 #1

Thank you so much! catbyte Jul 2021 #30

I'm so sorry to hear this. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2021 #2

Thank you. catbyte Jul 2021 #31

I sure hope you feel better soon pandr32 Jul 2021 #3

Thank you! catbyte Jul 2021 #32

Yes,... You may find s nice Merlot helpful to alliviate your discomfort. magicarpet Jul 2021 #4

That sounds like a fine idea. catbyte Jul 2021 #33

You poor thing...you're entitled to whine away.... lapucelle Jul 2021 #5

Thank you so much! catbyte Jul 2021 #34

I'm sorry you are going through this... hlthe2b Jul 2021 #6

Thank you. I also have rheumatoid arthritis but it doesn't bother me too much. I am catbyte Jul 2021 #35

Ugh. LisaM Jul 2021 #7

I'm so sorry, LisaM! It's miserable, isn't it? catbyte Jul 2021 #22

I did at first. LisaM Jul 2021 #56

I think I was told people who have had babylonsister Jul 2021 #8

Yes, it's a good idea. In my case, the vaccine didn't work but that's no reason for others to not catbyte Jul 2021 #23

Thanks for sharing your pain to keep us informed. I recently went through an event that was abqtommy Jul 2021 #9

Thank you. Wow, I didn't know that food poisoning could cause symptoms like that. catbyte Jul 2021 #36

Oh I hope you feel better soon! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2021 #10

Thank you very much! catbyte Jul 2021 #37

Get well soon. multigraincracker Jul 2021 #11

Thank you. It sucks but I'll slog through it. Again, lol. catbyte Jul 2021 #38

I get my second shot next week. multigraincracker Jul 2021 #41

yuck. barbtries Jul 2021 #12

I've felt it coming on for a week or so and this acute phase will probably last another catbyte Jul 2021 #24

it is my understanding barbtries Jul 2021 #25

I wish you the very best. Hope you improve quickly Stuart G Jul 2021 #13

Thank you so much, my friend. catbyte Jul 2021 #39

Would CBD help make you more comfortable? JudyM Jul 2021 #14

I've been taking CBD gummies for the last couple of months to help relieve the catbyte Jul 2021 #26

Are you getting hemp or cannabis CBD cream? JudyM Jul 2021 #57

I checked both hemp and cannabis creams at my local dispensary catbyte Jul 2021 #59

All the best to you Leith Jul 2021 #15

Thank you, Leith. catbyte Jul 2021 #40

Sending healing vibes and energy. Niagara Jul 2021 #16

Thank you so much! catbyte Jul 2021 #43

My mom had shingles bucolic_frolic Jul 2021 #17

Garlic is always a good idea! I've never heard of a B-12 injection. I'll call my doctor's office catbyte Jul 2021 #45

Somebody used it for a similar illness bucolic_frolic Jul 2021 #50

I am so sorry, this sounds just terrible. MLAA Jul 2021 #18

Thank you so much! That was cute, catbyte Jul 2021 #27

No walk in the park for sure. Hope it clears up quickly! Fla Dem Jul 2021 #19

Thank you! So do I. catbyte Jul 2021 #46

Sorry, all the best for & you're appalachiablue Jul 2021 #20

Thanks so much! catbyte Jul 2021 #29

OMG Bev54 Jul 2021 #21

I was stunned when I found out you could get shingles without the rash. catbyte Jul 2021 #28

No I haven't gotten the vaccine because both cases Bev54 Jul 2021 #51

Oh, geez! frogmarch Jul 2021 #42

Thank you so much! catbyte Jul 2021 #47

you can whine all you want here, catbyte Skittles Jul 2021 #44

Thanks, Skittles! catbyte Jul 2021 #48

If whining helps, whine on. sarge43 Jul 2021 #49

I'm so sorry this happens to you. I'd ask the doc for some serious pain meds Maraya1969 Jul 2021 #52

Damn catbyte........you go right ahead and whine, and hope you will feel better soon. a kennedy Jul 2021 #53

I'm so sorry, catbyte! smirkymonkey Jul 2021 #54

catbyte, I always enjoy your posts... Totally Tunsie Jul 2021 #55

Well, that sounds horrible. Laffy Kat Jul 2021 #58

How have you been feeling lately, catbyte? JudyM Aug 2021 #60

I've been feeling great. Thanks so much, JudyM! catbyte Aug 2021 #61

Yay, that is wonderful news! JudyM Aug 2021 #62