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rinaina · 10-08-2007, 09:52 AM

Hi Matt,

I am doing fine now and I have no residual effects left from my bout with the shingles. I was very lucky, as I caught my shingles very early on, within 3 days and the valtrex worked beautifully for me along with Lyrica for the discomfort and to help me sleep. My shingles were confined to the right side of my back, waist level, and never spread once I started the valtrex. I hope yours clears up without causing any of the horrible problems it can cause in the area of your eyes and ears. I'll be praying for you. Keep me up to date.

Ina

10-08-2007, 09:52 AM	#16
rinaina Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: northshore suburb of chicago Posts: 1,093	Hi Matt, I am doing fine now and I have no residual effects left from my bout with the shingles. I was very lucky, as I caught my shingles very early on, within 3 days and the valtrex worked beautifully for me along with Lyrica for the discomfort and to help me sleep. My shingles were confined to the right side of my back, waist level, and never spread once I started the valtrex. I hope yours clears up without causing any of the horrible problems it can cause in the area of your eyes and ears. I'll be praying for you. Keep me up to date. Ina __________________ ~Rina~ Dx:3/06 had a lumpectomy April 19, 2006 Her2+ er/pr- Stage I Grade 3 tumor size 1.4 cm, node negative AC 4 dense doses 34 radiation treatments including booster doses receiving herceptin every 3 weeks since late August 2006 for 12 months