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Janiot
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10 years ago

Shingles

Hello

Breast cancer diagnosed July 2015- already last year!

Had mastectomy (left- nipple preserving) and immediate reconstruction  with implant in August- just a slight problem with a seroma that was drained x3 post. 

Had 33 sessions of radiotherapy October through early December - skin all healed by Christmas??

Then developed Shingles on 28th December!!

Prior to this had been managing walks in various local groups, of between 2 and 4-6 hrs in length - 3-5 times per week- have not even managed to walk the dog since Shingles.

Have been in pain and taking various pain meds to target the nerve pain ( currently on a course of steroids) since..far worse than any of my cancer treatment??

Anyone else had this?

Jank

 

pain
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Hi Jank, I copped a dose of scabies from somewhere, suspect chemo ward, and it was awful. I've had shingles before, and know how uncomfortable and painful it is. Give yourself time to recover, and then get back to the exercise. 

    Sending you a big cuddle, Trace ????????