so... shingles

so i have developed an unpleasant "rash". (i say "rash" because that is how the medical sites describe it but i would never think of it as a rash). so, the rash is a couple of small liquid filled, very itchy blisters. (in my case right at the top of my butt crack--but apparently it can occur in lots of other spots.)

interestingly, i've been keeping notes to talk to my oncologist about next week, and one thing i had written down was an odd tingling/numb spot on my left temple. so, i've no idea if the two are actually related, but i'll be keeping track from now on. weird.