Shingles is caused by a reactivation of the virus that causes chicken pox. It produces a painful, blistery rash that usually occurs in a single band on one side of the body, and is more common over the age of 50. Getting medication early during the initial rash may cut the chance of this pain, but your tiredness isn't typical, so you should ask your doctor about another cause. Blood tests show I am anemic, with low iron levels. The doctor gave me green pills.
Anemia is a deficiency of red blood cells, which carry oxygen.
For those over 40, or with a family history of early cancer, more tests are needed to look for intestinal ulcers or cancer. The iron pills should help. Jan, from Doylestown I've been battling Plantar Fasciitis for quite some time. Plantar Fasciitis comes from small tears and inflammation in the wide band of tendons and ligaments that form the arch. This band forms the arch, and serves as a shock absorber.