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same_difference) wrote2010-08-06 09:38 pm
same_difference) wrote2010-08-06 09:38 pm
So that random chest pain...
is probably shingles; basically chickenpox the revenge for those who don't know what it is. I'll find out in a few days for definite if a rash appears, as it normally takes 2 weeks from the pain starting till the rash starts. If not I get off lightly having just pulled a nerve some how.
Still the doctor has provided me a prescription for anti-virals to acquire and then start taking once a rash appears. These should hopefully reduce the severity of the pain and other symptoms if not actually shortening the duration at all. Considering it can last any time from a few days to a few weeks, I'm hoping the duration isn't long.
Once the rash starts there will be a small chance of catching chickenpox through contact with me. It's not particularly likely, but if you haven't had chickenpox it'll be best to avoid me.
Still the doctor has provided me a prescription for anti-virals to acquire and then start taking once a rash appears. These should hopefully reduce the severity of the pain and other symptoms if not actually shortening the duration at all. Considering it can last any time from a few days to a few weeks, I'm hoping the duration isn't long.
Once the rash starts there will be a small chance of catching chickenpox through contact with me. It's not particularly likely, but if you haven't had chickenpox it'll be best to avoid me.
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