Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Warpy

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4. Like a hanging judge

Wed Aug 19, 2015, 12:24 AM

Aug 2015

You might be able to get by with something fairly light like hydrocodone when you just can't stand it any more or you might need something heavier. It all depends on the severity of the outbreak and your own response to pain.

Remember, what you want is to remain functional, none of it will make you completely free of the pain until it goes away. Drugs just make it bearable.

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Shingles [View all] PennyK Aug 2015 OP

Yeah, you're going to need opiates Warpy Aug 2015 #1

I'm glad you were able to respond, Warpy. elleng Aug 2015 #2

Are you serious? PennyK Aug 2015 #3

Like a hanging judge Warpy Aug 2015 #4

I see PennyK Aug 2015 #5

Been there. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2015 #6

Thanks PennyK Aug 2015 #7

Oy. I have it right now, too. I had the vaccine 4 years ago, so my case is milder Nay Aug 2015 #8

Sorry to hear it, Nay PennyK Aug 2015 #9

A project will help keep your mind off of it. Yes, kids do get chicken pox shots (2 of them) Nay Aug 2015 #10

The rash made it appearance last night PennyK Aug 2015 #11

Okay, my doctor came through PennyK Aug 2015 #12

One more post PennyK Aug 2015 #13

My, this is an interesting ailment. PennyK Aug 2015 #14

I think I've reached the beginning of the end. PennyK Aug 2015 #15

Since I seem to be talking to only myself PennyK Aug 2015 #16

Sorry I didn't see your post sooner. Vinca Sep 2015 #17

Thanks, Vinca PennyK Sep 2015 #18

It began three weeks ago today PennyK Sep 2015 #19