Have shingles again for the third. First time was when I was 16, last time about 7-8 years ago. This time on my left leg.
Too young for the vaccine, but based on what my in-laws said about the side effects, doesn't sound worth it.
Calling the doc in the morning to get my Valtrex started, but I always feel I need to stress with the pharmacist that it is for shingles, not the herp!
The other two times it wasn't bad. Irritating, but not painful. This time is more painful, using ibuprofen. Working so far, but the pain has increased.
The itching though I can't control. Tried oatmeal bath and calamine lotion to no avail. My kids are returning the favor from when they had chicken pox and yelling "don't scratch!" when they see my hand move.
Any recommendations for relieving the itch? Might try cortizon tomorrow.
What works once the ibuprofen stops working for pain?
Too young for the vaccine, but based on what my in-laws said about the side effects, doesn't sound worth it.
Calling the doc in the morning to get my Valtrex started, but I always feel I need to stress with the pharmacist that it is for shingles, not the herp!
The other two times it wasn't bad. Irritating, but not painful. This time is more painful, using ibuprofen. Working so far, but the pain has increased.
The itching though I can't control. Tried oatmeal bath and calamine lotion to no avail. My kids are returning the favor from when they had chicken pox and yelling "don't scratch!" when they see my hand move.
Any recommendations for relieving the itch? Might try cortizon tomorrow.
What works once the ibuprofen stops working for pain?