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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 Monday OP

Yes shingles pain can be very bad. Irish_Dem Monday #1

It's nasty business. LuckyCharms Monday #3

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

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

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

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

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

Yikes! : ( electric_blue68 Tuesday #125

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

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

I'm scared shitless of getting samplegirl Tuesday #133

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

Thanks, Biophilic. LuckyCharms Monday #6

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

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

Oh gosh Nittersing Monday #5

Thank you, Nittersing. LuckyCharms Monday #10

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

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

Thanks for the education! chowder66 Monday #47

Me too Katcat Monday #49

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

catbyte, I'm so so sorry. LuckyCharms Monday #13

Dang! : ( electric_blue68 Tuesday #126

Well shit, Lucky! Niagara Monday #17

Thanks, Niagara! LuckyCharms Monday #19

You're welcome, Lucky! Niagara Monday #103

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

Thank you, Ninga! LuckyCharms Monday #22

I had the shingles vaccine Mblaze Monday #21

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

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

Thank you, niyad! LuckyCharms Monday #26

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

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

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

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

Oh dear. Well, hang in there. FailureToCommunicate Monday #104

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

Thank you LuckyCharms Monday #31

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

Thanks, MiHale! LuckyCharms Monday #34

So awful that you are going through this people Monday #38

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

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

Re - Shingles pain drmeow Monday #32

The thing is... LuckyCharms Monday #36

I've had that happen Farmer-Rick Tuesday #140

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

Thanks, Dweller... LuckyCharms Monday #39

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

Thanks greatauntoftriplets LuckyCharms Monday #40

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

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

Thanks, erronis... LuckyCharms Monday #72

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks a lot, NNadir LuckyCharms Monday #44

I've been thinking about you ReRe Monday #42

Thank you, ReRe! LuckyCharms Monday #45

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

I got my shots too... LuckyCharms Monday #50

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

It's a virus... LuckyCharms Monday #82

all us geezers already have the virus in us Skittles Monday #120

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

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

Thank you LuckyCharms for the PSA! Faux pas Monday #48

Thanks a lot, Faux pas! LuckyCharms Monday #51

I feel for ya Lucky. darkstar Monday #53

Holy shit...I'm so so sorry. LuckyCharms Monday #57

Felt it in my bladder too. darkstar Monday #63

Damn! LuckyCharms Monday #66

Glad you finally have a diagnosis rurallib Monday #55

Thanks, rurallib! LuckyCharms Monday #61

a stress reaction? progressoid Monday #56

Haha! LuckyCharms Monday #59

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

Thanks, yes I will do that... LuckyCharms Monday #62

oh that sucks. barbtries Monday #60

Thanks a lot, barbtries. LuckyCharms Monday #64

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

I had no idea either! LuckyCharms Monday #68

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

Thank you, samnsara... LuckyCharms Monday #69

One More Idea IroningBored Monday #70

Thanks so much for the good info! LuckyCharms Monday #73

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

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

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

So sorry you went through that... LuckyCharms Monday #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 Monday #80

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

Thank you, LoisB LuckyCharms Monday #87

Sorry you've been through this IbogaProject Monday #81

Thank you. LuckyCharms Monday #88

Oh, wow Lucky Charms! slightlv Monday #83

Thanks for posting this Picaro Monday #84

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

Well, dang.... Bayard Monday #85

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

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

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

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

What kind of mega C dose are you talking about. It's been some yrs but I've take... electric_blue68 Tuesday #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 Tuesday #141

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

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

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

It's getting difficult for me to respond... LuckyCharms Monday #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 Monday #96

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

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

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

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

Wow UpInArms Monday #102

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good info! Thanks a lot. BigmanPigman Tuesday #136

You're welcome! Niagara Tuesday #137

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

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

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

Yikes! SleeplessinSoCal Monday #121

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

Thanks for the education indeed. Sharing. soldierant Monday #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 Tuesday #128

Thank you for sharing this. stillspkg Tuesday #129

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

I hope mgardener Tuesday #132

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

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

Thanks for posting this. NH Ethylene Tuesday #139