It started on one side of my head. When I brushed my hair, it felt like I had a sunburn. By nighttime, I had a small rash developing on my forehead and I knew. I just knew I had shingles. I had to work today so couldn't go to the doctor but as the day progressed and I started having pain on the side of my head and a headache and weird burning/tingling/sensitivity I knew I had to go tonight. The doctor may have been skeptical when I said I thought I had shingles but it took him about a second of looking at the rash to agree.
Maybe the fact that I am younger than most people will mean I will get over it quickly but I am sort of dreading the next few days as I am feeling it will get worse. I think it would be better had I not seen and worked with people over the years who have had shingles. They always say how painful it is, how long it can last and how it can come back at any time.
Plus, I have the added benefit of it being on my head. On my head! How crazy is that. The MA said she has only seen it 2x before on the head. Oh and if it goes into my eye, I can become blind. But the doctor seemed to think that was only a remote possibility.
Thanks for indulging me in my moping session.
I think I will take some Advil and go to bed.
(all prayers are appreciated)
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3 comments:
Oh Kristin, I'm so sorry to hear that. And to have it on your head, have not heard it doing that before! I'm glad you went instead of waiting. I will be praying that it does not get any worse. If you need anything you let me know.
I am so sorry. I pray that you will have a speedy and pain free recovery.
Eric and another friend both had it on their heads on their hair line. As I mentioned before Eric had it in his eye but with anti viral medication his eye was fine. I will pray for a quick recovery.
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