Started having this pain on my left side in rib cage area several days ago. Gets better and worse later in day and them a day or so ago sensitive to touch/kinda burning etc. And another spot on my back - same region. Very touch sensitive and pain.

I've read up on it and a co worker has had for several months. It seems it could be beginning shingles pain before rash. I've looked at other things like pancreas, esophagus, rib cage Etc

The first night I almost went to emergency room them seemed to resolve itself and not but just a twinge for a day or two now back with a vengeance today and yesterday.

Yes. I'll go to Dr but wondering of anyone has had shingles and experienced similar. (And it's Sleeting heavily here!). Thanks in advance

Got my meds ( thank you, Jesus!) and it is shingles. Will take vaccine after I am well

If you are over 55 and your Dr will give it, get it!'

Some people have symptoms worse than others. I am wishing you a mild case and prayers for a quick recovery!

Some people have symptoms worse than others. I am wishing you a mild case and prayers for a quick recovery!

Thanks so much!!

The new standards for the vaccine has changed from 60 years old to 50 years. Old. You can get the shot at Rite Aid or Walgreens

The new standards for the vaccine has changed from 60 years old to 50 years. Old. You can get the shot at Rite Aid or Walgreens

IF your Dr will give you a prescription. Mine wouldn't til 60 . Changed des yesterday. (

Got my shingles vaccine this morning.

Got my shingles vaccine this morning.

I am SOOO jealous!!!

Your next girl!

My insu won't pay for shingles vacc. Two years ago I had them on the right side of my face dangerously close to my eye. My whole face swelled up. That gancylivir did nothing. My best results was lysine.

It is well worth the $200 for the shot. If you wait til you get shingles like a friend did, it is horrible. Google shingles and read about the symptoms, and lasting effects.

Yes Linda. I would jump at that but finances aresuper tight

Yes Linda. I would jump at that but finances aresuper tight

I can understand that. My friend had no insurance and could not get the shot. She would rather work sick than stay home. This really sidelined her in bed 2 weeks. Hopefully things will get better for you. My husband has so many neurological problems and his Medicare/insurance would not cover it either. We just had so many people around us getting shingles I wondered if it was "catching". I am saying a prayer for you for better days ahead, Linda

Thank you Linda. I do have acyclovir. My ssdi hearing is in nine weeks. I hope to get medicare or afford the shot

Is shingles at all related to having WLS? I had a suspected bout with them a few months ago and I as far as I know have no immune problems and am healthy at 141 lbs, 5'4. I could not for the life of me figure out why I got them, since I was only 40 at the time and I associate it with "older" people....

Get medical attention as soon as you can. A couple of summers ago, I thought I had an exercise injury because my shoulder was so sore. The more I put BenGay on it, the worse it hurt. I called my doctor for some pain meds. He said he does not diagnose over the phone and that I shouldn't diagnose by "Google-itis" So, they got me in the next day. He took one look and said "you have shingles". IBecause I did not know , I was putting BenGay on shingles! He prescibed an anti-viral med and some pain meds, and increased my Lyrica dose that I was taking for neuropathies.

I have tell you that the nerve pain from the shingles put me in a dark place for a couple of weeks, at the thought that sometimes it doesn't go away if you waited too long for treatment. The despair almost put me over the edge. Thank goodness the rash finally went away after two months. Don't be tough and wait this out. As soon as the roads are clear, get going to the doctor or E. R . If it's not shingles, the it's just as good to know what something isn't. I hope you can find a sure diagnosis. I wish you good luck and good health.