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04-18-2007, 08:44 AM
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Uggggggggggg SHINGLES!
I've got shingles! No, not the kind you put on your roof... the kind that come from having had chicken pox as a child that make an ugly rash on your skin on localized areas. A Rassenfrassen viral assault!
I can't help but think it's just another sign of my age. Hrumph grumble sigh... 
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04-18-2007, 09:06 AM
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Oh NO! I'm so sorry.
 I know that's one of the most miserable things ever. My mom has had shingles two times in the past few years and it breaks my heart to see her so uncomfortable. I hope you get better soon!!! I'll be praying!
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04-18-2007, 09:38 AM
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Oh Tink, you poor thing!! Are you doing okay? My mother had shingles and it was so very painful for her. I do hope you're not in much pain. I can't remember with my mother right now, but how long does it usually last? Been to the Dr.?
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04-18-2007, 11:10 AM
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I have heard its very painful. Hope you feel better soon!
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04-18-2007, 12:39 PM
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Aww, I'm so sorry Tink. That sounds awful. I hope you feel better soon...
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04-18-2007, 02:52 PM
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Oh No Tink! I know plently of women who are up there in age ,have them and they are awful and painful. I hope yours wont give you to much pain. I get scared because as a child I never had the chicken pox. My children both did and they even slept with me. I don't want to jinx myself.. < crossing fingers> lol Feel better
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04-19-2007, 10:54 AM
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Having Shingles doesn't mean you're old! My boyfriend got shingles when he was 12. I hope you get well and feel better very soon!!!
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04-19-2007, 11:32 AM
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Thanks Lissa! I needed that today. Everyone keeps telling me about people in their 70's and up who has/had them... I was thinking maybe it was time to look into long-term care insurance for myself!
 I've got a few more bumps popping out today. I had hoped what I got before was "it" but I guess I'm not gonna get off quite that easy. Oh well, it could be much worse, so now that I'm not feeling ancient to boot, I think I'll do just fine. 
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04-19-2007, 01:13 PM
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How long does shingles last? I hope it's over quickly for you Tink.
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 I think of her as young.I feel for you...anyone I know who's had to deal with this has been miserable with it. How are you doing? |
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04-24-2007, 05:09 PM
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I feel for you, glad your not expierencing alot of pain. I've been dealing with it for over 6 months. Having alot of pain in my back. My father & sister also had it years ago. It took my father over a year to get better.
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04-25-2007, 12:08 PM
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Hi there...
Hi Tink...I've been lurking around for a little bit now and this is my first post..I do deffinately enjoy it here, great place!
.. Just wanted to let you know that my husband had shingles when he was 16, so no, it doesn't mean your old ...He was in a lot of pain though....I really hope your feeling better, hang in there
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04-26-2007, 05:29 AM
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Don't overdo it Tink. We don't want you down and in bed because of pain.
I know how bad you were wanting another job, but aren't you glad now you don't have to worry about shingles and making it through a work day? Everything happens for a reason...
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04-26-2007, 11:27 AM
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Janet, you're right as usual.
I'd been kinda pleased with myself that I didn't seem to have all the complications so many get with shingles. I was running around doing business as usual, till today. I got a call saying hubby will be home this evening, so decided I had to go get groceries etc before he gets here. While shopping my ribs started to ache and my shoulders started to feel heavy, and all I wanted to do was cut it short and go home. Luckily I got Joel and Shannon to carry in the stuff from the car, but I now feel like I've been KO'd. I'm very glad I'm not at work trying to make it through the day like this. I got the stuff that goes in the refrig and freezer put away, but the rest is still sitting in bags. I'm hoping if I just take it easy for a while I'll feel better again. So here I sit waiting to feel better.
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