Yet,
I consider myself blessed, as when I looked up on the internet and SAW what some have to go through,
it was like an emotional cringing for what they had to endure.
now, I will say this, that I had such a mild case that only (1) manifestation of this latent chicken-pox malady
appeared on the right side of my stomach about even with my belly button. - it sort of looked like an infected bite.
I orginally thought it was a result of multiple bees stings I had gotten earlier a week before and thought that is was
poison manifesting itself - any way, I had an appointment with a Dr. and he immediately diagnosed it as
absolutely 'shingles'. he said mine was obviously on the inside of my body - I did experience some discomfort,
but the symptoms were very minor - it did take about a month and a half for the single rash on my stomach to
go away, but all-in-all, I feel very blessed and do believe that my strict attention to good-health-practices was
my saving grace. (also, I refused the shot that he told me would help)
I did apply 100% Tea Tree Oil on my stomach and it did give me a lot of relief.
but, be cautious as the oil for some, can be very abrasive. just a small amount
on a cue-tip can help.
please know that you are in our prayers and hopefully you will experience a quick recovery!
otn