My Surgery Induced A Shingles Outbreak!

[kbliss78 123]

I had shingles as a child (it is a cousin of chicken pox but it follows nerve patterns and feels like you are on fire). Stress or trauma causes possible relapse. Seven days post opt and I get to have a shingles outbreak! I am so tired and frustrated that I get to deal with recovery and now a painful nerve virus. Just had to vent! Thanks for listening......

[gottobeme 81]

Sorry to hear that. I've never had shingles but have heard they are NOT fun. Hang in there!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

oh my gosh I am so sorry!! I had shingles a couple years ago and it is pure misery. I can't fathom going through it while recovering from surgery, too.

Are you on pain meds for it? It does help.

I'll be praying it lets up soon for you.

[Grandma3 73]

This is going to sound really crazy. I friend of mine told me when she had shingles they covered them in Listerine (yes the mouthwash) and they healed up much faster. Sounds crazy but I have heard crazier.

Hope you feel better soon!

[kbliss78 123]

oh my gosh I am so sorry!! I had shingles a couple years ago and it is pure misery. I can't fathom going through it while recovering from surgery' date=' too.

Are you on pain meds for it? It does help.

I'll be praying it lets up soon for you.[/quote']

I am on pain medicine but it only takes the edge off. I am a happy optimistic person but right now I just feel like feeling sorry for myself. Shingles while recovering for surgery is a low blow! Specially since I have two young kids I have to care for. Sometimes it doesn't make since why things hit the way they do! Thanks for replying, just needed to vent and hear some kind words

[kbliss78 123]

This is going to sound really crazy. I friend of mine told me when she had shingles they covered them in Listerine (yes the mouthwash) and they healed up much faster. Sounds crazy but I have heard crazier.

Hope you feel better soon!

Weird but I am tempted to

Try it

[m1aman 944]

Listerine is an antispetic. I keep big jugs of it rotated in my Zombie shelter.

[Imanurse 27]

Sorry to hear that, I hope you're feeling better soon!

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