For the very first time since my diagnosis, I am actually sick!!!WTH??? Germs are within my body, partying, inviting friends ..all without permission... Be gone germs, I vanquish thee demons!!!I actually feel like crap & I do not like it....Ok, rant over...:)

Oh Cate how frightful! You poor thing. What have the doctors told you to do? Whatever it is I hope it works FAST! K xox

@arpie, the shingles vaccine is called Zostervax - would imagine it's a dead virus but best to check it out. It's about $250 but used to be twice that! Works out about $36 a year. I believe it's really worth every cent.

I hope you feel better soon Kate64. A rant to us can be therapeutic. I’ve found that a little bit of black humour also goes a long way.

@arpie on my face!!!! along the right side of my chin....I feel a bit fortunate its there because if it was not on my face I probably would not have got to the Doctor as quickly & then been unable to have the correct treatment. So I guess, even in this there is a silver lining :)

Oh Cate here's hoping it's only a hiccup!Take care

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21 Replies

arpie
Member
7 years ago
Hoping you are going OK, @Cate64 xxx
Eastmum
Member
7 years ago
How are you feeling @cate64 ?
Michelle_R
Member
7 years ago
@arpie, the shingles vaccine is called Zostervax - would imagine it's a dead virus but best to check it out. It's about $250 but used to be twice that! Works out about $36 a year. I believe it's really worth every cent.
Giovanna_BCNA
Member
7 years ago
Hello @Cate64 wishing you a speedy recovery take care
melclarity
Member
7 years ago
Hey Cate, OMG what the shit?? I was going to say you are really healthy and fighting fit, running your marathons. Rant away, I know its quite painful, my brother with MS had it not long ago, wasn't nice!!!! How are you today?? xoxoxo
arpie
Member
7 years ago
In a way, that is good, @Cate64 as you definitely got onto it quicker! ;) Hopefully you'll be able to get it under control and dry it up & stop the pain sooner too. xxx

@Michelle_R I'm not sure I was aware there was a shingles vaccine!! Is it a live one or a dead one?
Michelle_R
Member
7 years ago
Hope you are feeling better Cate - shingles is a rough ride! My husband and I both have the shingles vaccine - it lasts about 7 years.
iserbrown
Member
7 years ago
Goodness me Cate that is not what you need! Have to wonder sometimes why these things happen but anyhow here's hoping you're onto it early and the discomfort dissipates.

Take care
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
I admire your ability to look on the bright side!
Cate64
Member
7 years ago
@arpie on my face!!!! along the right side of my chin....

I feel a bit fortunate its there because if it was not on my face I probably would not have got to the Doctor as quickly & then been unable to have the correct treatment. So I guess, even in this there is a silver lining :)