Ever had the shingles? If not, I pray you don't ever get them. If you have been unfortunate enough to suffer with the shingles, I pray they don't return. Ever. That is the most excruciating pain, worse than some of the surgeries I have had (and I have had some major surgeries).
The rash is nothing. The lightening bolt pain that causes one to spasm and writhe in agony is something.
Last Monday I started getting an earache and a small rash on my neck (left side and left back). By Wednesday the pain started. Even brushing my hair caused me to cower in pain. It was nothing at first, but I am thankful that Todd strongly suggested that I call the doctor for an appointment. The doctor saw me the following day, and within a minute diagnosed it as "the shingles." Both my grandmother and dad have suffered through them, so I immediately went to the drug store and filled the prescriptions. I knew what I was in for.
I had license to be the Drama Queen Thursday night as Todd lovingly applied the most foul smelling "drying" cream to the rash. Flinching, crying, breathing uncontrollably... that was me. The Drama Queen. By Friday morning, I surely thought I was going to die. OK, not really, but you can sympathize. I went to work, worked through the pain, "ticked" all day (probably 200+ times) as the lightening bolt pain surged through my head, and was exhausted by the time I got home.
Despite my exhaustion, I didn't sleep much Friday night/Saturday morning. I was awake at 3:30 and found it impossible to get back to sleep. Doing something made the pain go away (or so it seemed), so I did several loads of laundry, organized my closet, and cleaned the bathroom, all while the family slept.
Saturday night sleep was welcome and plenty. I woke only to take the pain pills and was able to get back to sleep easily. I slept until 9:00.
Sunday was better, with the pain only coming when it was time to take the next pain pill or dose of medicine.
Today is Monday, and I feel almost 90% like myself. The rash is still there, but it's running its course. The pain is still there, but it's minimal. The ticking is almost non-existent. Another day or two and I suspect I will be 100%.
This too shall pass...
1 comment:
I too have shingles on my face and head - I FEEL YOUR PAIN! I'm doing better the meds are helping a whole lot, except those moments when one is wearing off and I'm waiting for the other one to kick in. I'm just so exhausted, wondering if that will ever get better. Thanks for blogging about your ordeal!
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