I'm so very sorry you have shingles. I have had shingles myself, and I know how painful it is. And yes, it is the most painful when you are trying to go to sleep, and nothing can touch it. I understand totally.
But you are not going to die from it. That's what we call "an old wives tale" and it is NOT true.
Shingles sort of circles your body only because it follows your nerve endings (the nerve endings are what makes it hurt so bad). And your nerve endings circle your body, so the shingles follow them.
You are probably getting close to being over the worst of it. Shingles takes a long time to go away and the places where you had it are sensitive for even longer. But you'll be fine. I promise.
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Hi, Anon.
I'm so very sorry you have shingles. I have had shingles myself, and I know how painful it is. And yes, it is the most painful when you are trying to go to sleep, and nothing can touch it. I understand totally.
But you are not going to die from it. That's what we call "an old wives tale" and it is NOT true.
Shingles sort of circles your body only because it follows your nerve endings (the nerve endings are what makes it hurt so bad). And your nerve endings circle your body, so the shingles follow them.
You are probably getting close to being over the worst of it. Shingles takes a long time to go away and the places where you had it are sensitive for even longer. But you'll be fine. I promise.
OK? Is that better?
Diane
March 18, 2010 - 8:49amThis Comment
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