Hi All,

I'm hoping it's just a reaction to one of the creams that I tried. It
doesn't look like shingles. I'll see what the doctor says tomorrow.
I sure wouldn't be surprised if going through a nasty flare up
wouldn't cause more cases of shingles. Stress is usually the culprit
that gets the virus active again.

I'm just going to relax today and wait and see what the doc says tomorrow.

Debbie, I hope the gel works for you!
Take care, Wanda

--- In costochondritis@yahoogroups.com, "wilks286" <wilks286@...> wrote:
>
> --- In costochondritis@yahoogroups.com, "Wanda" <lislcat2@> wrote:
> > I've had a recent development that I wanted to ask others about. I
> > have started getting red type of cysts in the sternum, breast and
> rib
> > area. At first, I thought maybe acne or something from using the
> > different creams, but it's an actual red cyst, that feels like it's
> > sitting right on a nerve and hurts like h###. It drains clear
> liquid,
> > heals up and leaves a scar. Has anyone had anything like this? I'm
> > going to mention it to the doctor tomorrow and see if he has any
> insight.
>
> Wanda - I'm sure it is possible that it is an allergic reaction from
> something you are using on that area - but I'm not quite sure what
> you mean by a cyst. Could it be a blister (you say it contains clear
> liquid)?
> I was just wondering if it could be possible that it is shingles? If
> so, it is good that you are going to the doctor - as if it is
> shingles then you really need to be on anti-virals as soon as
> possible as they are only effective within the first 2-3 days of an
> attack.
> Hey, I hope it isn't that :-)
>
> > I hope you get some relief from the gel. From what I've read, it's
> > suppose to block some nerve receptors or something, so hopefully it
> > will help.
>
> It blocks the formation of prostaglandin which is the chemical that
> stimulates nerve endings and sends messages to the brain.
>
> Barbara
>