You have my sympathy David. Don't know any old wives tale remedies, but when I had it I was on anti-virals, tramadol in tandem with distalgesic (no longer prescribed here). Even so, it was very painful. I had it in my neck, shoulder and down my arm. I wrapped myself up in a blanket and added heat pads to the painful areas - made it bearable. Might last a week, might go on for a month. I think the quicker it's diagnosed and treated, the shorter the pain lasts.
I hate to tell you this, but when the pain does subside, it can return months later. I nearly murdered my father-in-law when I had it. He said "Do you know that people say it can be very painful?" My reply "You don't have to tell me - I've got it! I b*****well know how painful it can be, and the description isn't very painful - it's b***** agony!" Hope the pain subsides soon. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK Dear Friends, It's all I need right now but for the past few days I've been suffering with shingles on the back right of my head and neck. Although I'm on strong pain killers and an anti-viral drug, I was just wondering whether someone out there might know of an old wive's tale remedy which could help relieve this agony. I must say that lace making does help to take one's mind off the pain as does playing the piano. Thanks David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected].
