snowflake293
15-02-15, 09:04
Hi guys
Yet again I am worrying... I have had shingles for two weeks now. I know it lasts 2-4 weeks but my rash is going now and so is the nerve pain, but I am absolutely exhausted and feel quite teary at times.
My ears feel all crackly and a bit burny, especially my left ear. My left nostril is often blocked first thing in the morning. I have swollen glands in my beck on both sides and they are a bit tender.
I think perhaps this is still my body getting over the virus, and maybe a bit of post viral fatigue... but of course I am panicking it is something worse.
My back and shoulder pain has been quite bad too and I am clicking loads!
Have taken positive steps to feel better, I am eating well, drinking lots of fluids and herbal teas, stopped drinking (for now at least) and I am doing a bit of yoga/stretching each morning.
I am due to go back to work on Tuesday but I am really anxious about it. It sounds mad but I have a real fear of fainting on the train. The train I get is always packed and so hot and I am just worried about passing out.
I have had 2 weeks off work but I want to get back to my routine. Whilst I am stuck at home I am Googling and worrying. I tried to go back last week but they sent me home as I was still signed off.
Think I am going to see the doctor tomorrow to ask for some advice.
Just hate how normally someone would just take the time off sick, get under a duvet and get over it - why do I have to panic and question everything?!
Can't get over the underlying fear I am dying, or something is seriously wrong. I feel like an old woman, my body feels so sore and I have no energy whatsoever. Really worried something bad will happen to me, have visions of myself just collapsing or having some sort of seizure!
Sorry to be so dramatic but I am just getting it all off my chest.
Have any HA suffers experienced similar thoughts or symptoms when recovering from a physical illness or virus like shingles?
xx
Yet again I am worrying... I have had shingles for two weeks now. I know it lasts 2-4 weeks but my rash is going now and so is the nerve pain, but I am absolutely exhausted and feel quite teary at times.
My ears feel all crackly and a bit burny, especially my left ear. My left nostril is often blocked first thing in the morning. I have swollen glands in my beck on both sides and they are a bit tender.
I think perhaps this is still my body getting over the virus, and maybe a bit of post viral fatigue... but of course I am panicking it is something worse.
My back and shoulder pain has been quite bad too and I am clicking loads!
Have taken positive steps to feel better, I am eating well, drinking lots of fluids and herbal teas, stopped drinking (for now at least) and I am doing a bit of yoga/stretching each morning.
I am due to go back to work on Tuesday but I am really anxious about it. It sounds mad but I have a real fear of fainting on the train. The train I get is always packed and so hot and I am just worried about passing out.
I have had 2 weeks off work but I want to get back to my routine. Whilst I am stuck at home I am Googling and worrying. I tried to go back last week but they sent me home as I was still signed off.
Think I am going to see the doctor tomorrow to ask for some advice.
Just hate how normally someone would just take the time off sick, get under a duvet and get over it - why do I have to panic and question everything?!
Can't get over the underlying fear I am dying, or something is seriously wrong. I feel like an old woman, my body feels so sore and I have no energy whatsoever. Really worried something bad will happen to me, have visions of myself just collapsing or having some sort of seizure!
Sorry to be so dramatic but I am just getting it all off my chest.
Have any HA suffers experienced similar thoughts or symptoms when recovering from a physical illness or virus like shingles?
xx