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Audrey · 01-16-2008, 12:27 PM

Sue,
Sorry to hear about your bout with shingles! So many of us here seem to have had shingles as a result of our compromised immune system. Glad the pain is not too bad for you and they have you on anti-viral meds, plus cream. I had shingles during chemo, too, (in my thirties) but it was on my face! As if being bald wasn't bad enough--I just wanted to put a bag over my head. Anyway, it all cleared up after a few weeks. Just wanted you to know I know what you're going through, stay strong!

01-16-2008, 12:27 PM	#2
Audrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 212	Sue, Sorry to hear about your bout with shingles! So many of us here seem to have had shingles as a result of our compromised immune system. Glad the pain is not too bad for you and they have you on anti-viral meds, plus cream. I had shingles during chemo, too, (in my thirties) but it was on my face! As if being bald wasn't bad enough--I just wanted to put a bag over my head. Anyway, it all cleared up after a few weeks. Just wanted you to know I know what you're going through, stay strong! __________________ Audrey diagnosed July 2001, at age 36 large tumor, 11+ nodes Stage IIIb, er/pr-, Her2+ treated with A/C, weekly Taxol radiation, + year of Herceptin on clinical trial. double mastectomy followed by reconstruction NED!!