I got up this morning and I was still itchy. I went to the doctor sure they were going to tell me it was just dry skin or some unidentified rash and send me home with some kind of cream.
Well let me tell you I was quite shocked when she said I had shingles.
That's right.
Shingles.
What?!
How?!
I don't have a compromised immune system.
I'm only 36!
She informed me it was probably brought on by stress.
Stress?!
Really.
I have been through infertility, failed treatments for said infertility, 2 long and emotional adoptions, moving to another state, and a mother with cancer. And now when life is pretty calm I get shingles. Because of stress?
I guess my body did not know what to do with calm. It freaked out!!
9 comments:
Carrie! That's terrible! Were they able to give you anything for relief? How long will this last and are the kids and your hubby at risk? YIKES! I would love to help out in anyway-food, keeping the kiddos, you name it. Sorry, hun!!!
oh honey - that stinks. My mom had it a long time ago and it can be painful. Can you take anything for it?
Oh no I have heard that is painful! I hope you get better soon!!!
We were just talking about this on Wednesday night. How weird is that? Anyway glad you figured it out, but sorry you are all itchy. Let me know if you need anything. You know my boys would love to have your kids over anytime.
I"m so sorry. I have heard its really uncomfortable. I hope you are feeling better soon.
Oh, I'm so sorry! I hope you feel better!
Oh wow, that's awful! My hair falls out when I stress, so basically I have none these days :)
What do they do for shingles? Praying that it goes away quickly!
Oh no! I hope you feel better!
Oh no! I hope you do okay with this! My daddy got them on his head and they were awful! I got chicken pox when I got married and then moved in with my in-laws to build a house! Yep...stress!!! lol Take care!
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