talk to me about shingles

[heartmummy]

i may have shingles my dd is 3 and has a heart defect she has not had chicken pox yet, im going to see my doctor this mornings
im her full time carer , what will this mean for her health????

My MIL recently had shingles along a nerve on her forehead, and around her eye. She was in pain for a couple of weeks, and felt tired and poorly, but was not bedridden or anything. I think it probably depends where abouts you have shingles as to how badly it affects you. I would have thought that you would be able to care for your daughter, although you will proabably have to slow things down for a while. I understand that you can catch chicken pox from shingles if you haven't already had it, so your daughter may be at risk there. Hope you're feeling better soon.

thanks seeline
yes i do have it, just my bloody luck but been given some advice on how to protect my dd from it (but may still catch ) mines on my lower back but not really in any pain thanks again x

Poor you, I remember my Mum had it when I was about 11 and she was in quite alot of pain, but I know from MIL experience that drugs have improved considerable in teh last 30 years. Hope things aren't too bad for you and DD is fine.