Uncomfortable

The shingles are now rearing their most unpleasant side and are causing Sawyer quite a bit of discomfort today. I just talked to the on-call doctor who said we can give a double dose of morphine pills to see if that will help. Keep your fingers crossed it does so he can get some relief and sleep. If it doesn't cut it, we can get another pain prescription to supplement. The doctor said she has admitted patients for shingles pain in the past to get IV meds, let's hope we don't need to go there. His rash starts at his belly button and wraps around the right side to his spine. As always, he's not complaining, but holding steady and calm through the pain. On a happier note, he felt well enough last night to do some practice driving in Wellsville (especially parallel parking) and go to a movie with a friend; his road test is on Wednesday and hopefully things will be cleared up enough for that and for his appointment next Thursday.