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  1. 5th February 2019, 01:51 PM #1
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    Woe is me!

    This morning, after a sleepless night and driving in to town leaving here at 0630, I was diagnosed with shingles.

    This is the second time, so I know what is likely to happen - I still have almost continuous severe pain from the last episode eighteen years ago.

    And yes, I was vaccinated two years ago against shingles.

    I am on an antiviral, which may prevent continuing pain. It didn't last time.

    Among the complications are that I cannot visit my sister, who is in a nursing home, as I am infectious.

    Very, very, depressing.
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  2. 5th February 2019, 02:09 PM #2
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    Shingles is super nasty, I really feel for you.
    Any idea where you got it, or how long recovery will take?
    Have you, or anyone around you, had chickenpox?

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    not good John

    hope all goes well for you...
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    Bugger. Hope they got you on the anti virals quickly.
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    Sorry to hear that John.
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    That's real bad news John, shingles is the pits!

    Never had it myself but my brother-in-law suffered, it's not nice...
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    Hey John, sending you all best wishes. I hope you can shake it and it doesn't stick around too long.
    My best (light-hearted) advice for keeping spirits up & immune system boost is: eat more pizza
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    I had very mild Shingles for a few weeks late last year after having been vaccinated against it a few months earlier. The virus stays in the body from childhood chicken pox which I had. Mine only got as far as a light rash and very mild chest pain, presumably stopped from advancing by the recent vaccination. A friend whose bad dose lasted around 12 months had urged me to get vaccinated and I was very pleased that he did.
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    Sorry to hear that John - I hope you find some improvement soon
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    Quote Originally Posted by JDNSW View Post
    This morning, after a sleepless night and driving in to town leaving here at 0630, I was diagnosed with shingles.

    This is the second time, so I know what is likely to happen - I still have almost continuous severe pain from the last episode eighteen years ago.

    And yes, I was vaccinated two years ago against shingles.

    I am on an antiviral, which may prevent continuing pain. It didn't last time.

    Among the complications are that I cannot visit my sister, who is in a nursing home, as I am infectious.

    Very, very, depressing.
    Sorry to hear that john, how long is it contagious for and are you asked not to go to nursing home as they are more susceptible?
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