Oh, ow. Much sympathy to you. Would antihistimines or steroids help? (I seem to remember antihistimines helping chicken pox, but that was a LONG time ago...) I hope it passes as fast as possible -- don't be afraid to take some sick time if you feel Even Worse. Take care of yourself.

Hell holds many things: uncomfortable shoes, Microsoft documentation, shingles, itching... and other people (Sartre had a point).