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Rhiagel

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26. I had that @#$% when I was 12-years-old.

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 05:22 AM

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It covered my left arm from my fingers up to my biceps. It burned and hurt like hell and sapped all the energy of that arm. Lasted for weeks and was such a nuisance especially during PE class. The doctor took pictures because he had't seen anyone that young with it back in the '70s. No valtrex then. Probably brought on by stress with best friends moving away and starting junior high. Fortunately, it finally went away and never returned. Knock on wood.

I wish for you a speedy permanent recovery as shingles is nothing but a bitch.

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Damnit. Pretty sure I'm getting shingles again for the second time in 6 months. [View all] LuckyCharms Wednesday OP

Whine away if it makes you feel better. badhair77 Wednesday #1

Damn dweller Wednesday #2

I'm thinking it might be... LuckyCharms Wednesday #4

Try the aloe dweller Wednesday #7

No, I got it twice about a year apart. AllyCat Wednesday #20

looking at it all wrong... ret5hd Wednesday #3

... 2naSalit Wednesday #5

Take care LuckyCharms. I was on vacation in NYC. and woke up with it on the right side of my face. Eyelid was included. debm55 Wednesday #6

So sorry! Hoping that it goes away soon!!!! Tumbulu Wednesday #8

I have heard they are miserable. I hope you are better soon. LoisB Wednesday #9

Ask the doc for fantase56 Wednesday #10

Yes! This! AllyCat Wednesday #19

Why wouldn't... SirReal69 Wednesday #11

D8d you miss the sentence "I have had my two shots"? niyad Wednesday #13

Hope it isn't Marthe48 Wednesday #12

Holding you in love and light, LC. So sorry to hear this niyad Wednesday #14

Shingles is THE WORST. evemac Wednesday #15

All the best wishes for a quick diagnosis and recovery. MLAA Wednesday #16

I can't imagine what that must be like to go through LuckyCharms, JMCKUSICK Wednesday #17

Ugh. So much stress that brings this on! AllyCat Wednesday #18

Whatever it is, may it heal quickly for you. Marie Marie Wednesday #21

I found that laying down in a warm bath of lavender Figarosmom Wednesday #22

Damn. Shingles sux. summer_in_TX Wednesday #23

That sucks mightily. LudwigPastorius Thursday #24

Stress, Certain immunosuppressive medications, like prednisone, can increase the risk of shingles ... Donkees Thursday #25

I had that @#$% when I was 12-years-old. Rhiagel Thursday #26

Shingles is not a once in a life time thing.. agingdem Thursday #27

Darn Lucky...spring is coming... MiHale Thursday #28

Your doctor should Henry203 Thursday #29

Update: She put me on an anti-viral. LuckyCharms Thursday #30

Oh no! I'm quite sympathetic. Laffy Kat Thursday #31

My good friend, I certainly hope you recover quickly and fully. NNadir Yesterday #32

I got shingles many years ago and had that complicating nightmare of postherpetic neuralgia. Vinca Yesterday #33