Allergy or Shingles (by sarah)
I had to go back to the dr - Saturday after the first aid course my arm broke out in a server rash - that didn't look like the impetigo which was clearing up nicely with the creme. The photo's were taken Monday as and I got to see the dr Wednesday morning - the dr who had been dealing with me has apparently left the surgery.
I got a bit flustered at the drs as he said he didn't know what it was and started asking questions about bites - we ascetianed it probably wasn't bites but was it an allergy?
It looks like shingles as its in a strip on one arm but I'm 'a bit young for that'. So I was prescriped another cream this time Betnovate RD cream which I think is just to stop me scratching my self to bits. I mentioned the itching but forgot to mention the burning or the fact I feel pooh.
Apparently shingles is from chickenpox when I was younger and just flares up if your run down etc... I am now waiting 2-4 weeks to see if its an allergy - if it gets worse I have to go back imediatly.
I considered mentioning my backs got a new 'sharp' pain in it but they get a bit upset with you adding things to the sessions that aren't related. On the plus side either way I'm not infectious which is good 🙂
Also I have Cassiopea or the wonky W as one of the spot patterns which is kind of cool 🙂
We had the last Scout meeting of the term last night and it was decided that I should take a break from it until mid May which to be quiet honest is a relief as I'm going to be submitting alot of course work then plus have presingtations and the like going on.
Wed 1st Apr 2009 11:48 am 
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By Improbulus, Sat 4th Apr 2009 @ 11:36 am
Sorry to hear that. Have you considered acupuncture (as long as it's a reputable practitioner)?
By Lisa, Mon 13th Apr 2009 @ 12:41 pm
Hi, I googled shingles and found your blog. I have been having outbreaks of shingles since the early 90's and I'm now 42. It's not only for the old as I am living proof of that. It doesn't hurt as bad as some I have heard of but lately seems to be getting worse. I have had 3 outbreaks in the last 6 weeks! I hope you get to feeling better. :)Lisa
By sarah, Wed 20th May 2009 @ 10:35 am
Thankyou and I hope you are feeling better.
My immune systems seems to be being a bit lame at the moment - apologies for how long I took to respond to your comment.
Sarah