ostensibly shingles

documenting any of my illnesses or afflictions
preferably as graphic and gross as possible

health services, etc

visit to health services established the rash is going away. verified that blood work would have to be done to diagnose shingles. it is pretty well accepted that it is shingles.

my therapist as well as my roommate’s therapist are very concerned.

the rash was christened “steve” early this afternoon. the agreement was reached after a similar response over the phone. by nightfall, steve has reached a brownish color. steve’s swelling has also decreased. however, olive, steve’s sidekick remains a pinkish color and raised texture. olive resides to the left of steve, bordering the left of the body.

tomorrow is the last day of pills. ointment awaits.