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Shingles on the top of everything - where is my break?

New Flower
New Flower CSN Member Posts: 4,294 Member
in Breast Cancer #1

Hello everyone,

it has been several weeks ...

I have started an experimental drug BKM120 a week ago, the Study did pharmokinetics on me I spent 9 hours in Chemo clinic with 4 blood drawns  8 tubes each time.

Today I was diagnosed with shingeles , I have to stop anti-cancer and start antiviral to treat shingles my back and shoulder on affected side are in blisters. I think I deserve a break , just a little one.

Thank you and my best wishes to all pink sisters and brothers

New Flower

 

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  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 CSN Member Posts: 2,462
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    Oh no!

    Sorry to hear this.  Yes, you definitely need a break and I hope it comes soon.

     

    xoxo,

    Jean

     

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  • kmenurse
    kmenurse CSN Member Posts: 217
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    Jean 0609 said:

    Oh no!

    Sorry to hear this.  Yes, you definitely need a break and I hope it comes soon.

     

    xoxo,

    Jean

     

    Shingles

    I am so sorry that you are experiencing this... I have had shingles and they can be very painful... One little know thing about shingles is that you can give them to someone that has never had Chicken Pox, so if there is anyone friend or family that has never had Chicken Pox, please advise them if exposed.  You can also give Chicken Pox to children if not immunised for Chicken Pox.  When I had them I took an antiviral and steriods and the rash was gone 3 days later. I'll add you to my prayer list. Take care, God Bless, Kathy

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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia CSN Member Posts: 4,014 Member
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    Oh no!  That's terrible!  I

    Oh no!  That's terrible!  I am so sorry to hear it and hoping the pain is not too awful?  Hang in there.  Sending big higs and prayers!

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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    kmenurse said:

    Shingles

    I am so sorry that you are experiencing this... I have had shingles and they can be very painful... One little know thing about shingles is that you can give them to someone that has never had Chicken Pox, so if there is anyone friend or family that has never had Chicken Pox, please advise them if exposed.  You can also give Chicken Pox to children if not immunised for Chicken Pox.  When I had them I took an antiviral and steriods and the rash was gone 3 days later. I'll add you to my prayer list. Take care, God Bless, Kathy

    Olga,

    YES,  you deserve a BREAK --  Darn it!!!   I am so sorry to hear this --- I hate, hate, hate that you are going thru yet.  Linda (Gabe & Abby's mom) has suffered with shingles for months -- I am hoping she gets a chance to see this email and can provide you with some guidance on what has worked on her, and what has provided some sort of relief.

    Cypress Cynthia -- also suffers from those darn shingles as well --

    I am so sorry my beloved Friend.  Prayers and positive thoughts going your way.

    Vicki Sam 

     

     

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