Another set back-- Tia has shingles. For those who don't know what shingles is, it is a very painful virus. After you get chickenpox (which Tia has had), the virus remains inactive in certain nerves in the body. Shingles occurs after the virus becomes active again in these nerves years later. In her case the reason for the virus becoming active again is that her immune system is weakened.
The pain associated with her shingles is concentrated mostly on the left side of her back and that is where the shingles rash is located.Unfortunately, at times this pain is excruciating.
The normal course for treating shingles is acyclovir. She was taking that orally for the yeast infection in her blood stream but in a moderate dose. They have now increased the dose and made it in IV form. In addition, they put her on neurontin which helps control pain associated with nerve diseases.
This course will continue until the pain is gone. Most likely she will remain in the hospital all week and be home by the weekend.
Will keep you posted
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cAN'T SAY WHAT i REALLY WANT TO SAY, I just wish this would stop. They say you will not be givin more than you can handle, but I am not willing to accept that anymore. Tia has suffered and fought so bravely for so long, came on , higher power, please give her a break. Hope these meds. help with the pain, and lets her have some rest. Love and prayers to all. XOXO Bonnie B
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping us up to date. Keep on fighting Tia..We all our praying for you!!!
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