In article , "Mr.
Luddite" says...

Meds I am taking are working wonders. About 90 percent recovered.
Apparently the aggressive dosage approach taken by the MD and same
with drops from the eye doc have been very effective. Swelling is
almost gone and blisters have all turned to scabs.

I'll be glad when this is totally over with. From what I understand
the chances of a future recurrence is lessened significantly once you
have had it once.

Only disappointment: No Victoria's Secrets hallucinations.

Was it steroids they gave you? Glad you're feeling better. I've seen it
in action, shingles ain't pretty!