Jessie has me worried

[Janet]

I'm glad they didn't find anything wrong...that's a good thing. As long as she's taking the best care of herself and keeping with her Drs., I'd just enjoy her. I don't know anything about MS either except that Montel Williams and Annette Funicello have it. They are doing so much research now and finding ways to help some. If this is indeed what your daughter has, I hope they can keep it in check.

[judy]

I didn't know Annette F. has it. So does Teri Garr.

You're right. They are making strides in medicine. I take one day at a time with this.

[judy]

Jessie has shingles. She woke up with a rash right where the pain is, and went to the doctor.

I hope it's not a long bout of shingles! She has to do without pain meds for it because she's on strong MS medication. The doctor told her that it's contagious and only people who haven't had chicken pox won't catch it. That's new to me.

Anyway, of course her husband is down here working. He'll be home tomorrow though. I told her I would come up if it's an emergency. (I surely don't want to though - I want to stay home and continue getting my house in order). Her house is so hectic!

I'll do what I have to but......;

I feel sorry for her. Shingles is hard to kick isn't it?

[DianaB]

I'm so sorry that Jessie has shingles. It does come from the chicken pox virus being stored in your body somewhere so I suppose that you would be contagious if you had it. I know that sometimes it can be hard to get rid of but I really don't know too much about it. Tink had shingles last year so she can probably tell you more than I can. I'll be praying for her.

[Mandy]

Judy, i'm sorry Jessy is going through this, shingels on top of MS. Hope this will all pass soon, so she can get back to her normal life.
I will keep her in my T&P!

[Janet]

Oh Judy, I'm sorry Jessie has shingles. My Mom had that a couple of years ago. It last a couple months, but it's different with everyone. It made Mom miserable at times. I don't remember if she took anything for it or not. Hopefully for Jessie it will pass quickly.

[Tink]

Judy, if she has to have something... I'm glad it's something that is more annoying than dangerous. Shingles definetely fits that description.

Some take pain meds for it, others don't have to. I was able to go without which was lucky since I'm on so much other stuff that it's no fun to take more. Pain meds just make me feel tired and nasty. I found it to be more itchy than painful unless I pressed on it, and then it did hurt. Mine was on my side though... along my ribs and waist... so that might make a difference too.