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Offline Dwayn20

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Shingles # 6
« on: March 10, 2009, 05:28:36 am »
I said it the other day I thought I was getting shingles again it,s 4:00am an I have a spot on my right shoulder that burns like Hell an you would know have no Valtrex in all the medicine,s I have on hand have it seems everything else. Thank God I have a doctor appointment 03-11-09 its wait for appointment or go to emergency room.My outer half had to go to work at 4:30 am an wanted to drop me off on the way to work.I said I will wait till tomorrow.So the only other thing I can do is take pain medicine on to hold on.Like everything else what don,t kill you only make you stronger.I am a strong believer that God only gives you what you can handle but sometimes I wonder???Lets put it this way it hurts so bad I am in tears. :'(
Dwayne 20 (Scooter)
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Shingles # 6
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2009, 06:37:03 am »


Sorry to hear that your going through all this.  If it was me, I would call the doctor first thing in the morning, and tell him that it's "URGENT" that  you get in there right away. You can't let this go on.
If not then get yourself to the emergency room.

Ray
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Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 UPDATED: As of April, 2nd 2024,Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @593 /  CD4 % @ 18 %

Lymphocytes,total-3305 (within range)

cd4/cd8 ratio -0.31

cd8 %-57

72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline Dwayn20

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Re: Shingles # 6
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2009, 07:04:32 am »
Your right. Thanks!!!
Dwayn20 (Scooter)
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Offline RWR

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Re: Shingles # 6
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2009, 12:20:56 pm »
When i got singles Dwayn about a year ago i did not know what was happening.  i got to the Doctor alittle late.  They were on my right butt and side to this day it is still numb.  Once in a while i get a shooting pain there. Glad Your seeing the Doctor
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Offline Dwayn20

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Re: Shingles # 6
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2009, 07:38:00 pm »
Saw the nurse today an she gave me a few prescriptions for the shingles #1 Acyclovir 800 mg 5xs a day which is normal an prescription for the pain also an changed my cholesterol med to Tricor.The best news of the day my T-Cell are up to 303 V-Load Undetectable so I no longer have to take Mepron which is nasty.She will order the testosterone test on 2/18/09 so other then the shingles it was a pretty good day.!!! Dwayn20 (Scooter)
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Shingles # 6
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2009, 07:48:04 pm »
Quote from: Dwayn20 on March 11, 2009, 07:38:00 pm
The best news of the day my T-Cell are up to 303 V-Load Undetectable so I no longer have to take Mepron which is nasty


Thats Great news !! Although I was never on Mepron ( I was on Dapsone) ,  it's nice to be able to get off some off the medications. Especially the antibiotics. Hopefully you'll get through this bout of shingles pretty fast !!


Ray
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Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 UPDATED: As of April, 2nd 2024,Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @593 /  CD4 % @ 18 %

Lymphocytes,total-3305 (within range)

cd4/cd8 ratio -0.31

cd8 %-57

72 YEARS YOUNG
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