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ryleigh
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Posted 2/2/2006 9:13 AM (GMT -8)
Hi,    Besides feeling like crap everday from ibs now I have shingles..   Has anyone ever had that??   I am in so much pain!!   Can't take pain meds because of my stomach...  I have it on my neck and arm and it feels like tiny needles and it is on fire...  Thanks for any input.. 
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dbab
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Posted 2/2/2006 9:21 AM (GMT -8)
Oh no Ryleigh!! I'm so sorry to hear about that. No I haven't had had shingles but I know that it is a horrible condition. Are you on any antiviral medications? Try not to touch your eyes and other sensitive areas. Get plenty of rest and take care of yourself.
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Keriamon
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Posted 2/2/2006 10:33 AM (GMT -8)
If I remember correctly, shingles are adult chickenpox (you get it even though you've had the chickenpox before). I think, though, it usually only happens in elderly people, but people with a weak immune system are probably also more likely to get it.
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dbab
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Posted 2/2/2006 10:35 AM (GMT -8)
That souds about right Keri. I think you can only get it if you have had chickenpox previously. There is a dormant virus in your system after chickenpox that can be reactivated (if you will) when your immune system is suppressed that causes the shingles.
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bunnybabe
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Posted 2/2/2006 10:38 AM (GMT -8)
oh no, a friend of mine had that in college... it hurt her so much, and she was always tired.
i am so sorry you are going through all this! take care ryleigh!

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