by Martrae » Wed Oct 19, 2005 5:16 pm
Shingles is caused by the chicken pox virus. It attacks along the nerve endings and is extremely painful. Mine is in the same spot, Jennay. Right along the nerve endings along the left side. I haven't broken out in the rash yet so the doc won't give me any good meds.
It's brought on by the dormant chicken pox virus that's in everyone who's had chicken pox flaring up again as an adult. Stress or letting yourself get run down can trigger it. Weight (or lack of it) has nothing to do with it.
Inside each person lives two wolves. One is loyal, kind, respectful, humble and open to the mystery of life. The other is greedy, jealous, hateful, afraid and blind to the wonders of life. They are in battle for your spirit. The one who wins is the one you feed.