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133. I'm scared shitless of getting

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 05:21 AM

Oct 2025

shingles my mom had them and she was sick for 3 months. She cried daily.
I can't get the shot as I had Guillain Barre

Hoping you get some relief soon.
I'm up every night with extreme shoulder and arm
Pain.

Get Well!

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PSA. I'm home from the doc for my back pain. If you are suffering with pain of unknown cause this info may help you. [View all] LuckyCharms Oct 2025 OP

Yes shingles pain can be very bad. Irish_Dem Oct 2025 #1

It's nasty business. LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #3

I wonder what your pain level would have been without the vaccine. Irish_Dem Oct 2025 #7

Probably much worse, if that's possible! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #14

I agree, hard to imagine worse pain that you are describing. Irish_Dem Oct 2025 #15

It makes you wail in agony. Horrible shit. LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #16

I once had severe dental pain that bad. Irish_Dem Oct 2025 #18

Yikes! : ( electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #125

I had shingles all over upper front, sides, and back. Dixiegrrrl Oct 2025 #131

They goodness they found out what is causing your pain, dear LuckyCharms. choie Oct 2025 #122

I'm scared shitless of getting samplegirl Oct 2025 #133

Glad to hear you've finally got a dx that might be helpful. Good for you. Biophilic Oct 2025 #2

Thanks, Biophilic. LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #6

At least you know what you're dealing with True Dough Oct 2025 #4

I'm glad you are here too. LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #8

Oh gosh Nittersing Oct 2025 #5

Thank you, Nittersing. LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #10

At you least you have a diagnosis for the pain 10 Turtle Day Oct 2025 #9

Thank you, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #12

Thanks for the education! chowder66 Oct 2025 #47

Me too Katcat Oct 2025 #49

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm very familiar with the soul-sucking pain shingles causes. catbyte Oct 2025 #11

catbyte, I'm so so sorry. LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #13

Dang! : ( electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #126

Well shit, Lucky! Niagara Oct 2025 #17

Thanks, Niagara! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #19

You're welcome, Lucky! Niagara Oct 2025 #103

Oh you dear heart! So very very sorry you are dealing Ninga Oct 2025 #20

Thank you, Ninga! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #22

I had the shingles vaccine Mblaze Oct 2025 #21

I'm so sorry you went through that, Mblaze. LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #24

I am so glad you have an answer, and now maybe can be treated effectively. niyad Oct 2025 #23

Thank you, niyad! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #26

Thank you! Sorry you had to go thru all that suffering first. Yes, shingles is weird and FailureToCommunicate Oct 2025 #25

Wow. I'm glad it worked out for your brother! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #29

No, no visible sores, systemic. And they said if he hadn't been treated right away FailureToCommunicate Oct 2025 #76

I ask because I just had a sudden retinal bleed... LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #78

Oh dear. Well, hang in there. FailureToCommunicate Oct 2025 #104

I'm so sorry you had to go through all that. Thank you for your generosity in sharing that info. nt AnotherMother4Peace Oct 2025 #27

Thank you LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #31

My Father in law got a bad case years ago... MiHale Oct 2025 #28

Thanks, MiHale! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #34

So awful that you are going through this people Oct 2025 #38

I've been procrastinating my shingles vaccination. No more! Calling to schedule it today! Ziggysmom Oct 2025 #30

Thank you. I dread to think how bad this would be... LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #35

Re - Shingles pain drmeow Oct 2025 #32

The thing is... LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #36

I've had that happen Farmer-Rick Oct 2025 #140

Did Dr tell you the contagion doesn't spread shingles dweller Oct 2025 #33

Thanks, Dweller... LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #39

Three cheers for your NP who determined what is causing your pain. greatauntoftriplets Oct 2025 #37

Thanks greatauntoftriplets LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #40

That's a long time to spend with a patient. greatauntoftriplets Oct 2025 #43

I'd rather see a NP than a MD. Actually almost any nurse (PA, RN, etc.) are more personal erronis Oct 2025 #54

Thanks, erronis... LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #72

"Sure, they can't all give diagnoses and prescribe all the drugs... 3catwoman3 Oct 2025 #111

Didn't mean to spread misinformation. I thought many specialties had to use MDs. erronis Oct 2025 #112

Depends on specialty and what we've learned/been taught to do. 3catwoman3 Oct 2025 #116

"No clavicles" - wow. Sometimes it is just astute observation and common sense. erronis Oct 2025 #118

It's good news that at least you understand what's going on. NNadir Oct 2025 #41

Thanks a lot, NNadir LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #44

I've been thinking about you ReRe Oct 2025 #42

Thank you, ReRe! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #45

If you've already had Shingles, can you get it again? CTyankee Oct 2025 #46

I got my shots too... LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #50

How do you get Shingles? I used to know this but my memory fails me here... CTyankee Oct 2025 #52

It's a virus... LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #82

all us geezers already have the virus in us Skittles Oct 2025 #120

If you've ever had chicken pox, you can get shingles later in life. LudwigPastorius Oct 2025 #94

Thanks. Yes I did have chicken pox as a kid (before we had a vaccine). I'm old. CTyankee Oct 2025 #98

Thank you LuckyCharms for the PSA! Faux pas Oct 2025 #48

Thanks a lot, Faux pas! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #51

I feel for ya Lucky. darkstar Oct 2025 #53

Holy shit...I'm so so sorry. LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #57

Felt it in my bladder too. darkstar Oct 2025 #63

Damn! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #66

Glad you finally have a diagnosis rurallib Oct 2025 #55

Thanks, rurallib! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #61

a stress reaction? progressoid Oct 2025 #56

Haha! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #59

Please keep us updated on how your treatment is going The Blue Flower Oct 2025 #58

Thanks, yes I will do that... LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #62

oh that sucks. barbtries Oct 2025 #60

Thanks a lot, barbtries. LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #64

I'm so glad they finally figured it out! CaptainTruth Oct 2025 #65

I had no idea either! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #68

at least you have a cause for your pain now samnsara Oct 2025 #67

Thank you, samnsara... LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #69

One More Idea IroningBored Oct 2025 #70

Thanks so much for the good info! LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #73

Here's something for you to keep in mind. There's something even worse than shingles, although it sounds Vinca Oct 2025 #71

Vinca...I'm so sorry you went through that. LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #75

When the rash heals the pain can remain. Having them in your crotch area is unpleasant. twodogsbarking Oct 2025 #74

So sorry you went through that... LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #77

I doubt the intense pain will last long. Nerve pain from surgery isn't quite the same but shingles hits the nerves hard. twodogsbarking Oct 2025 #80

Wow. I am so glad you finally got a diagnosis. I would never have even thought about LoisB Oct 2025 #79

Thank you, LoisB LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #87

Sorry you've been through this IbogaProject Oct 2025 #81

Thank you. LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #88

Oh, wow Lucky Charms! slightlv Oct 2025 #83

Thanks for posting this Picaro Oct 2025 #84

"...and they ask if I'm okay with a PA." 3catwoman3 Oct 2025 #108

Well, dang.... Bayard Oct 2025 #85

So glad you found the reason for your pain. Hope you feel better soon. 58Sunliner Oct 2025 #86

After my mom died, a few months later my Dad started complaining of somewhat vague pain. vanlassie Oct 2025 #89

When I first read of your pain it made me sad because Polly Hennessey Oct 2025 #90

LC, I'm glad your doctor gave you a diagnosis. highplainsdem Oct 2025 #91

What kind of mega C dose are you talking about. It's been some yrs but I've take... electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #127

If I recall correctly (this was more than 20 years ago), it was 1-2 grams of vitamin C and 1 gram of lysine with highplainsdem Oct 2025 #141

TY. Oh, I wouldn't add anything *Until* I check w my practioners, and pharmacy! electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #142

Yep, my bout with shingles was a solid 9 out of 10 on the pain scale. LudwigPastorius Oct 2025 #92

I'm so glad you found some relief! Trueblue Texan Oct 2025 #93

It's getting difficult for me to respond... LuckyCharms Oct 2025 #95

I know the pain you are experience, Lucky Charms. I was on a Christmas tour in NYC and got Shingles on one side of my debm55 Oct 2025 #96

What a relief to know the actual diagnosis is something that will eventually go away. summer_in_TX Oct 2025 #97

Oh, Lucky Charms, I'm so glad you are actually getting help at last! HeartsCanHope Oct 2025 #99

I agree on the NPs - I have one now also and she's the best TBF Oct 2025 #100

Wow! Good news AND good advice! Thanks! Perhaps a "health tips" forum would be good here. I experienced a weird Exp Oct 2025 #101

Wow UpInArms Oct 2025 #102

Yea for you Lucky - hope this provides some light at the end of the tunnel of pain for you. Marie Marie Oct 2025 #105

Dammit. That is so deeply concerning. The pain must be intense. MRI will provide more insight. Take care, ED Evolve Dammit Oct 2025 #106

Just one more reason to love you, LC. littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #107

Thanks so much for the words-to-the-wise, LuckyCharms! calimary Oct 2025 #109

As a now retired NP (peds was my specialty), it very gratifying to hear that an NP... 3catwoman3 Oct 2025 #110

NPs are the best. Sometimes they know things the doctors just don't. Get well sooooon LC 💚 Clouds Passing Oct 2025 #113

I got my Shingles shot when my neighbor told me how awful it is. BigmanPigman Oct 2025 #114

Unfortunately vaccinations aren't always 100% effective, BigmanPigman Niagara Oct 2025 #135

Good info! Thanks a lot. BigmanPigman Oct 2025 #136

You're welcome! Niagara Oct 2025 #137

My sister had seriously painful shingles about 9 or 10 years ago FakeNoose Oct 2025 #115

I have a family member who got their vocal cords attacked by shingles. It caused mucifer Oct 2025 #117

At least you found out what it is! 2naSalit Oct 2025 #119

Yikes! SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2025 #121

My husband used the really strong Capsaicin to relieve pain from shingles Marthe48 Oct 2025 #123

Thanks for the education indeed. Sharing. soldierant Oct 2025 #124

Woah, shingles! Who'd guess that! May each batch of hours bring you more, And More Relief, LC! And All Gone ASAP! electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #128

Thank you for sharing this. stillspkg Oct 2025 #129

Here's the question: What the hell is shingles?! Does any other virus do this? Wow! C Moon Oct 2025 #130

I hope mgardener Oct 2025 #132

we could solve all this shit if we got rid 0f the chickenpox vax. pansypoo53219 Oct 2025 #134

OMG! What a nightmare. Nurse Practioners & Physician Assistants rock! Joinfortmill Oct 2025 #138

Thanks for posting this. NH Ethylene Oct 2025 #139