Please commiserate with me, I have shingles. *update*
Dec 7, 2014 1:30:59 GMT
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Post by krispin41 on Dec 7, 2014 1:30:59 GMT
*update*
Just wanted to let you know, that I was pain/itch free during my recent trip to Disneyland. I had a FABULOUS time, and was the recipient of Pixie Dust several times from wonderful cast members who saw my "I'm celebrating!" button. I also Aveeno oatmeal baths while I was there, and I think that helped out too. It's so hard to return to reality after such a trip!
Ugh. Seriously.
(Quick background, last year I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and had debulking surgery in December, chemo started in January, finished at the end of April, hernia surgery (developed after my abdominal hysterectomy) in June, went back to work part-time in August.)
So I've been dealing with this itch/burning sensation "down there." Thought I was dealing with the oh so fun hemorrhoids. So I got myself some witch hazel, and some cream...not really getting relief from either...looked on Amazon to see if there was anything...found this supposed to be amazing cream from China. This was on Wednesday. I tell myself, "Self, you need this cream." So I order it, upgrade my shipping so I will have it the next day. It ships. I get a text message, I should be having relief from this wonderful cream on Thursday....
And then the text, "Oh your shipment has been delayed by the carrier." Um, WTF!!! W.T.ACTUAL.F!!! So I get in an online chat with Amazon C/S. Explain the details. I just want my cream...*sigh* So my shipping charge was refunded, and they give me a $5.00 credit. But still waiting for my cream.
And then Friday morning, another text that it may take an additional 1-2 days. Seriously?!? My poor ass. Really. It's that uncomfortable.
And Thursday night...after finally maneuvering myself into a pretzel with a hand mirror to see what I am dealing with...well...it looks more like a rash...and it's only on one side of my body. And then I freak myself out by googling symptoms and then I convince myself that I have every STD known to man. (BTW, do yourself a favor and *never* google "rash around anus." You're welcome.)
Are you with me this far....good. LOL
SO yesterday morning, still feeling itchy and uncomfortable, and knowing I need to do something in case my magic Chinese cream doesn't arrive in time, and oh yeah, did I mention I am leaving for my "I kicked cancer's ass!" celebratory Disneyland trip on Wednesday? I decide to call my doctor. I love my doctor...and she tells me she can squeeze me in at the end of her day (around 1pm.)
So I go to my podiatrist, and my collage class/support group at the local cancer center, squeeze in a SB run...and then sitting in the office. Describe all my symptoms...and then she takes one look, and declares you have SHINGLES.
FUN! Shingles...I did have the chicken pox ages ago, and with a compromised immune system apparently I am one of the lucky ones who is more susceptible to this. My doctor gave me an anti-viral Rx and recommended diaper rash cream.
So yeah 2014 can SUCK it. I came, I saw, I conquered ovarian cancer! (Clear scans in November! Woo-hoo!) I WILL kick this shingles to the curb as well. And celebrate my butt (hahahahahaha) off starting Wednesday at Disneyland. I have a date with Trader Sam and a shrunken zombiehead.
AND my magic Chinese cream DID arrive! But I am going to send it back. If you want to amuse yourself, I am including the link to the cream, some of the reviews are hilarious!
Mayinglong Musk Ointment
Just wanted to let you know, that I was pain/itch free during my recent trip to Disneyland. I had a FABULOUS time, and was the recipient of Pixie Dust several times from wonderful cast members who saw my "I'm celebrating!" button. I also Aveeno oatmeal baths while I was there, and I think that helped out too. It's so hard to return to reality after such a trip!
Ugh. Seriously.
(Quick background, last year I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and had debulking surgery in December, chemo started in January, finished at the end of April, hernia surgery (developed after my abdominal hysterectomy) in June, went back to work part-time in August.)
So I've been dealing with this itch/burning sensation "down there." Thought I was dealing with the oh so fun hemorrhoids. So I got myself some witch hazel, and some cream...not really getting relief from either...looked on Amazon to see if there was anything...found this supposed to be amazing cream from China. This was on Wednesday. I tell myself, "Self, you need this cream." So I order it, upgrade my shipping so I will have it the next day. It ships. I get a text message, I should be having relief from this wonderful cream on Thursday....
And then the text, "Oh your shipment has been delayed by the carrier." Um, WTF!!! W.T.ACTUAL.F!!! So I get in an online chat with Amazon C/S. Explain the details. I just want my cream...*sigh* So my shipping charge was refunded, and they give me a $5.00 credit. But still waiting for my cream.
And then Friday morning, another text that it may take an additional 1-2 days. Seriously?!? My poor ass. Really. It's that uncomfortable.
And Thursday night...after finally maneuvering myself into a pretzel with a hand mirror to see what I am dealing with...well...it looks more like a rash...and it's only on one side of my body. And then I freak myself out by googling symptoms and then I convince myself that I have every STD known to man. (BTW, do yourself a favor and *never* google "rash around anus." You're welcome.)
Are you with me this far....good. LOL
SO yesterday morning, still feeling itchy and uncomfortable, and knowing I need to do something in case my magic Chinese cream doesn't arrive in time, and oh yeah, did I mention I am leaving for my "I kicked cancer's ass!" celebratory Disneyland trip on Wednesday? I decide to call my doctor. I love my doctor...and she tells me she can squeeze me in at the end of her day (around 1pm.)
So I go to my podiatrist, and my collage class/support group at the local cancer center, squeeze in a SB run...and then sitting in the office. Describe all my symptoms...and then she takes one look, and declares you have SHINGLES.
FUN! Shingles...I did have the chicken pox ages ago, and with a compromised immune system apparently I am one of the lucky ones who is more susceptible to this. My doctor gave me an anti-viral Rx and recommended diaper rash cream.
So yeah 2014 can SUCK it. I came, I saw, I conquered ovarian cancer! (Clear scans in November! Woo-hoo!) I WILL kick this shingles to the curb as well. And celebrate my butt (hahahahahaha) off starting Wednesday at Disneyland. I have a date with Trader Sam and a shrunken zombiehead.
AND my magic Chinese cream DID arrive! But I am going to send it back. If you want to amuse yourself, I am including the link to the cream, some of the reviews are hilarious!
Mayinglong Musk Ointment
Hope your ass is feeling better before Wednesday!
Time to get off the internet!
