2010-08-06

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2010-08-06 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.