Neuropathy

 Neuropathic pain is a burden that presses down on you even as it pulls you away from having any quality to life. 

The perception of pain varies from person to person. In this instance, my pain isn't acute (short duration). It's become a chronic, neuropathic storm that decreases with prescribed opioids. I keep those on reserve for radiculopathy, but it's on par with my lower back damage, so meh.

Less than 24 hours after my shingles shot finds me clutching my torso again. New pain on top of existing pain. It hurts to breathe but nothing is physiologically wrong with my muscles. Just nerves. Lots and lots of nerves. No new blisters yet. Perhaps this spike is just a rolling sigh?

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