Betty I had a severe case of shingles about 15 years ago. Your pain sounds much like that which I experienced. It would come and go like someone was sending electrical shocks through my body. My rash was also around my waist, from the belly button to the small of my back on my right side. At that time, the only thing they could give me was pain pills (thank heavens since it was the worse pain I have had experienced even after 3 pregnancies). I had cream for the rash, but it didn't do any good. Finally, I just used old fashioned calamine lotion which helped to dry up the eruptions. They don't really know what causes TM, but many doctors feel that people who have had shingles are more prone to it.
Let me know if this helps or you have more questions. Patti - Wisconsin From: Betty Shaffer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 11:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [TMIC] shingles Has anybody out there had shingles? If so, how did it affect you? The doctor was puzzled, saying my rash looked like shingles, but the pain description didn't sound typical. I have jolts of pain rather thanm deep, constant pain. The rash is on my waist. I wonder if T.M. makes things different. My face is quite flushed. After consulting another doctor who confirmed shingles, the first one prescribed medication. Betty in Oregon
