Tuesday, July 7, 2009

shingles

So I finally went to the doctor today to determine why my lymph nodes in my neck is HUGE (eek). In so doing, I found out my sunburn rash, which is now scabbed over completely and even more disgusting looking than before, is actually shingles (the same virus that causes chickenpox). So that explains the insane pain associated with the rash that is different from regular sunburn. I have to have blood drawn and get a cat scan. I won't know for a couple days what they find out. The good news - I have good blood pressure, a healthy weight, and nice veins!

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Is this resolved? Shingles are quite painful!

Jennifer said...

Yes, shingles have cleared up and yes, it was excruciatingly painful!