Shingles

LCR
LCR Member Posts: 11
in Anal Cancer #1

Hi all, so my mum has brain mets, has just had her third surgery to remove the tumour again. She's two weeks out of surgery and has developed shingles on her face. Has anyone else experienced this? Or does anyone know if there are any issues or complications with the shingles? We've been to the GP and to emergency department (they've put her on antiviral meds and Lyrica to stop the pain) but not getting much info from either. Thanks :)

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  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #2
    LCR

    That is so unfortunate for your mom.  Shingles are horrible--my husband had them a few years ago.  I cannot answer your questions about complications, but I wanted you to know that I am thinking of your mom and I wish her the very best.

    Martha

  • jbug2
    jbug2 Member Posts: 73
    #3
    I had shingles in January

    I had shingles in January before I found out that I had anal cancer.  I wonder if it has something to do with a weakened (hopefully temporary) immune system.  I was doing nursing college work at the time, sort of "burning the candle on both ends", school during the day, studying 2/3rds of the night ... anyway, it took about a month I think for the shingles to get better.  They DO get better in time.

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