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Well Folks
May 22, 2021, 2:30 PM
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I am experiencing some difficulties' as we speak. I have a full-blown, hyperdrive, super-duper, e flat trailer trucking case of Shingles. It started Wednesday and band six or more inches wide runs from the middle of my sternum around under my left armpit to my spine.
I though I could tuff it out; however Mr. Shingle showed me. I went to the doctor this morning and he said you have a text book case. He prescribed three medications, pain, steroid and a high powered antibiotic. He said I should see some results in 4 or 5 days.
I have never had anything like this. It is a butt kicker. I could have prevented this by taking the Shingles vaccine. If any of you have not done so, I URGE YOU WITH OUT HESITATION TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT MONDAY.
Sorry had to correct some pain medication errors.
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Re: Well Folks
May 22, 2021, 2:35 PM
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So sorry to hear it. My wife had a bout of it some years ago. Prayers for some relief soon.
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Re: Well Folks
May 22, 2021, 2:36 PM
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Thanks!
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Re: Well Folks
May 22, 2021, 2:38 PM
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Prayers for a speedy recovery.
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Re: Well Folks
May 22, 2021, 2:44 PM
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Praying for relief and healing for you. My mother has shingles and the outbreaks are absolutely painful for her.
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Re: Well Folks
May 22, 2021, 2:56 PM
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Sorry to hear about your mother. My Dr. told me this morning to take the vaccine when mine clear up. Ask your Mother to ask her Dr. If she should do the same. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, I will do the same for your mother!
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Re: Well Folks
May 22, 2021, 3:08 PM
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Feel for you Purple. I know what you are going through. Had it on my left side and it is a pain you can't describe to anyone because you have never felt that way.
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Praying
May 22, 2021, 3:31 PM
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Had family members deal with that and I saw how bad it was.
Wishing you quick healing ??
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Re: Praying
May 22, 2021, 3:36 PM
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Thanks
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Re: Well Folks
May 22, 2021, 3:39 PM
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I am in my 50's and wasnt going to get it but my aunt said she had it and was the worst thing in her life so i bite the bullet and got it. Not sure the % of effectiveness but took her advice.
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Supposed to be over 90% effective, with the 2 shot regimen.***
May 23, 2021, 1:55 AM
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Thanks. How would you compare the pain/discomfort to kidney stones?
May 22, 2021, 3:50 PM
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Just curious if shingles are worse.
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Re: Thanks. How would you compare the pain/discomfort to kidney stones?
May 22, 2021, 4:10 PM
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I've had both - neither is want you want!! I think the kidney stone was worse. Neither compares to GOUT!!!
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Re: Thanks. How would you compare the pain/discomfort to kidney stones?
May 22, 2021, 6:14 PM
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All I can say is my skin feels like it was sanded with 60 grit sand paper and then wiped with Clorox at times. Never hade stones, I understand they can be brutal.
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Re: Thanks. How would you compare the pain/discomfort to kidney stones?
May 22, 2021, 9:38 PM
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My doc has a woman friend with several children who has had kidney stones. Said it was worse than any of her deliveries. I had them once. Wouldnt wish it on anybody
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I had to look that one up
May 22, 2021, 4:15 PM
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gross, it is like a fish laid eggs under your skin.
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Yep, lady at work had shingles a few years ago... what she
May 22, 2021, 4:51 PM
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went through was brutal. She'd come back to work, then be out again. Ended up spreading to her eyes. She had to quit her job eventually. Better believe, I went and got the shingles shots. Also got the pneumonia shot recently. The Pfizer shots. I'm an anti-anti-vaxxer, I want em all. If they come out with a cancer vaccine, I'll dump your grandma out of her wheelchair to grab her spot in line. LOL
Hope you have a quick recovery, hang in there.
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Re: Yep, lady at work had shingles a few years ago... what she
May 22, 2021, 6:15 PM
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Thanks
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Re: Well Folks
May 22, 2021, 6:17 PM
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Been there, sorry you have this going on, my wife deals with this regularly, we’re not old enough for the vaccine.
Praying for relief for you very soon.
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Re: Well Folks
May 22, 2021, 6:35 PM
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Thanks
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wow, I didn't know the age thing was strictly enforced... I knew
May 22, 2021, 6:55 PM
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it was "recommended" after 50. I guess there's a good reason why you can't get it earlier...
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Re: Well Folks
May 22, 2021, 7:39 PM
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Yeah, I'm with Bulldog here, sorry to hear about that. My cousin had it a few years ago and it was a straight up b!+@h. But listen to PG and get the shot. I got mine about 4-5 years ago. Just get the dang shot.
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Vaccines work***
May 22, 2021, 7:43 PM
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Re: Vaccines work***
May 22, 2021, 9:46 PM
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I have had Kidney Stones and Plantgia Fagitis(sp.) The worse pain was stenosis of the lower back spinal nerves. One's position did nothing to relieve the pain and it was constant, One week I had to ask my wife to take me to the emergency room twice so I could get some sleep. Had surgery the morning of the last big snowfall in Charleston and I did not know a thing until the next morning. The back is fine.
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I got the shingles vaccine as soon as I could
May 23, 2021, 7:32 AM
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I'm paranoid. I get every vaccine and test that I am supposed to get. I ordered a colonoscopy as soon as I turned 50 and they found early stage cancer. If I would have waited until symptoms showed up it would have been bad.
Plus I had an acquaintance get shingles and he convinced me to get the vaccine.
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