Avoiding being re-hospitalized
My recovery from shingles is not going well. The rash is slow to heal and the nerve pain remains. But after preparing to be hospitalized again, it was a relief […]
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gabriana
Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
A giant ice bag
Ice is really the only thing that helps the shingles pain. I’ve been struggling with a rotation of small old-fashioned ice bags and reusable ice packs, so I found this […]
A get-well fruiting
Pain from shingles still encompasses my entire being. There is no break. And today I learned that even shaded or indirect sunlight intensifies the burning alive feeling. But when I […]
No vision damage
Today was a new medical first for me. I saw my first opthalmologist to check if my severe shingles outbreak damaged my vision. Despite the ongoing pain at the back […]
Happy baby smiles
After two weeks of excruciating shingles pain, I wish I could tell you it has resolved. Alas, I’m still entirely miserable. Finding something good in these dark days has not […]
Sinking into the furniture
Today’s #OneGoodThing is letting myself sink into the furniture with fatigue and heaviness! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is everything! Day 148 of […]
Appreciating being home
After a week cooped up in isolation at the hospital, Benny and I are deeply grateful to be home again. The sharp, burning shingles pain in my head and neck […]
A healing blessing
Today was my first full day home after a weeklong hospitalization for severe shingles. Unfortunately, the nerve pain in my head and neck is still excruciating. I’m just glad to […]
Finally leaving the hospital
For the last week I’ve been hospitalized with severe shingles. I am massively grateful to be home now. The angry, red rash across half my neck and head is slowing […]
Surviving another hospital day
Today is my sixth day in the hospital with severe shingles. So much more than just a rash, I’m in constant pain. I’m massively disappointed right now as there was […]
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