Oh Donna, I am so sorry to hear you have Shingles. I have had them... 12 times!! They are horrible. I had a terrible time getting in to see the dr the 1st time b/c the receptionist didn't see the urgency. I had heard if they weren't treated w/i 72 hrs there really wasn't much they could do for the pain. I did get in. The dr recognized them right off and gave me rx for 3 meds. I had no insurance, they were so expensive. I got them again about
3 months later and called the drs office. I got her partner. That genius said you can only get them once. He soon found out differently. It wasn't till awhile later that I found out one of the things that can trigger Shingles is a cortisone shot. I knew about
the Chicken Pox, had that when I was in 2nd grade. The cortisone shot I had a wk before my 1st bout of Shingles. I had gotten the shot due to my 2nd bout of Bursitis in my shoulder. That was the beginning of the severe problems w/ my shoulder.
I do hope the medicines are helping you. Pls take it easy, try not to stress, that will only make it worse. I do hope this passes very quickly and never darkens your door again. I will keep you in my prayers.
If you see Elvis again, see if he wants to come to one of Sherrine's parties. The man liked a lot of strange foods, so that would work out well for all.
God bless. Alice.