After asking a lot more questions and doing my own internet research, we have a much better understanding of Missy's condition. She has the herpes zoster virus commonly known as shingles to us but the doctors here in Mexico never use the word shingles or anything comparable which is why it took me a day to get a more recognizable name for her condition. This virus sits dormant in all people who have had chicken pox and comes out in around 2-3 people per 1000(medical website statistic) Typically, shingles on the body causes pain and irritation for weeks if not longer and can go away on its own or be treated with some oral or topical medication. Missy's has broken out on her face and eye area which is more serious and needs to be treated more aggresively as eye damage can occur.
She is experiencing much less pain today with the medication she is taking but still has swelling around her left eye. The eye doctor came and examined her today and is going to be keeping watch but did not see anything that worried him much. He started her on some drops to help with the virus.
Continue to pray for her rest, quick healing and especially that the virus would not cause problems for her eye. She will probably to be here through early next week at least as it is kind of a wait and see period right now. We have had some visits from other M friends who live close by and some of our friends from the village. We are blessed to have good friends who are like family to us.
I will update more tomorrow.
This blog was started in 2004 when Annie was badly burnt. Over the years we have seen how God has continually provided for us and answered our many prayers.
