I have shingles.

[Orsorum]

First noticed it yesterday at work, by this morning I had a nice series of blisters and puffy skin on my right eyelid. Left work early and saw a doctor, yep, I have shingles. Got some acyclovir (BIG dose, 800mg 5 times a day) and set up an appointment with an opthalmologist for 8:20AM tomorrow morning.



I should clarify: I've previously had chicken pox (when I was 4 years old or so), so this is just a recurrence; it's painful and puffy, and it carries some risks (namely eye infection+scarring), but it's not as bad as it would be if I didn't have chicken pox before.

And I'm not really contagious, thank god.

 

[qbackin]

Wow dude, sorry about that. Not sure exactly what it is but I know its not ok

 

[Analog]

 

[rh71]

mom had it a couple years back. constant pain... but at least it's not that serious in comparison.

 

[Kalvin00]

I'm sorry.

 

[Platypus]

Put them on your roof

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: rh71
mom had it a couple years back. constant pain... but at least it's not that serious in comparison.

I'm lucky for two reasons: first, I had chicken pox as a kid, so it's not that serious - just a small outbreak. Second, I've had cold sores consistently since I was a kid, so I'm used to the tingling irritation somewhere on my face.

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: qbackin
Wow dude, sorry about that. Not sure exactly what it is but I know its not ok

It's actually not as bad as I thought it was, it just kind of came as a shock. It needs to be treated (and it will be) quickly to prevent scarring on my cornea, but given that I'm seeing an opthalmologist tomorrow morning I should be ok.

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Put them on your roof

I'll put your FACE on my roof.

 

[lokiju]

I had them when I was 14 and it sucked big time, I was highly contagious also and had to miss two weeks of school as a result, and they hurt like a mofo.

Good luck.

 

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: Orsorum

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Put them on your roof

I'll put your FACE on my roof.

I hope roof means crotch

 

[Shawn]

my sister has that sh|t. it's fvckin nasty.

 

[MrCodeDude]

David Letterman had that and didn't do a show for a whole month. Yet here you are, being diagnosed and you are posting away on ATOT. That's dedication

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation

Originally posted by: Orsorum

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Put them on your roof

I'll put your FACE on my roof.

I hope roof means crotch

:lips:

My shingles are wood, too.

 

[Mermaidman]

ouch. Were you exposed to someone with the pox?

 

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: Orsorum

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation

Originally posted by: Orsorum

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Put them on your roof

I'll put your FACE on my roof.

I hope roof means crotch

:lips:

My shingles are wood, too.

Oh my, it just got a bit hot in here

 

[Rock Hydra]

I'm bound to get them at some point. I've never had chicken pox, so I'm sure I'll end up with it sooner or later.

 

[JoeKing]

ouch that sucks man. Take it easy, drink your liquids, and rest as much as you can. You want your immune system to be at its best for this. Take a good multivitamin to help it along and try to stay cool. You don't wanna sweat.

 

[Zanix]

At least you didn't walk in on your wife giving Dave Chapelle a hummer...

 

[mi xiao]

Originally posted by: Orsorum


First noticed it yesterday at work, by this morning I had a nice series of blisters and puffy skin on my right eyelid. Left work early and saw a doctor, yep, I have shingles. Got some acyclovir (BIG dose, 800mg 5 times a day) and set up an appointment with an opthalmologist for 8:20AM tomorrow morning.



I should clarify: I've previously had chicken pox (when I was 4 years old or so), so this is just a recurrence; it's painful and puffy, and it carries some risks (namely eye infection+scarring), but it's not as bad as it would be if I didn't have chicken pox before.

And I'm not really contagious, thank god.

good for you - catching it early. means better recovery and i *believe* less chance of recurring.

 

[Landroval]

Originally posted by: Orsorum


First noticed it yesterday at work, by this morning I had a nice series of blisters and puffy skin on my right eyelid. Left work early and saw a doctor, yep, I have shingles. Got some acyclovir (BIG dose, 800mg 5 times a day) and set up an appointment with an opthalmologist for 8:20AM tomorrow morning.



I should clarify: I've previously had chicken pox (when I was 4 years old or so), so this is just a recurrence; it's painful and puffy, and it carries some risks (namely eye infection+scarring), but it's not as bad as it would be if I didn't have chicken pox before.

And I'm not really contagious, thank god.

You can give someone chicken pox if they come in direct contact with your affected area

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

my mom had them a few months ago...still has a lot of lingering pain

 

[bootymac]

Originally posted by: Orsorum
Second, I've had cold sores consistently since I was a kid, so I'm used to the tingling irritation somewhere on my face.

Wouldn't really say that's lucky

 

[civad]

I had shingles about 2 yrs ago and it hurt like a b!tch..

Hope you get well soon...

 

[imported_KirbsAw]

My grandma had shingles...I didnt know people got it that young, aren't you in your 20's?