UPDATE BELOW-Hello Cuties, I am miserable. I have a doctors appointment for this afternoon. I think I have shingles. 😩 Will update after.❤️Toogie

I Toogie, I'm so sorry you have Shingles! It is awful, I had it right after Ben died. I couldn't do anything about it. The pain was so severe and so deep. I had had a vaccine, and I got it anyway, but they said I had a very light case! Get well soon!

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by toogie 24 Sep 2021

You’re right about the pain being deep. I was imagining I must have breast or lung cancer because I hurt through and through. Thanks and glory to God the pain is so much better, that I can function again. I don’t like being laid up, I have too much I want to do to give in or give up!-lol

I am so sorry to hear you have been affected by this disease. May you be healed quickly and completely.

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by toogie 23 Sep 2021

Today was better. Hopefully meds are working to completely heal.

I am sorry you got this.My grandma suffered from it many moons ago. It's rarely heard of here nowadays and I did not even know a vaccine exists.
Hope you get rid of of it soon!

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by toogie 23 Sep 2021

So do I Mops! I did feel much better today but couldn’t take the nerve pain meds as I can’t function on it. Makes me sleep all the time or drunk and I sure don’t want a fall. Yes there is a Shingles vaccine, been out a while but not sure how many years.

Sorry you have to go through this awful virus. After reading the posts I am going to get the vaccine, I think I will need the booster because years ago I got the original vaccine. I hope you get relief soon. Prayers.

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by toogie 23 Sep 2021

Today was a lot better, thank you. Yes I think maybe after 5 years a booster is needed. Don’t do like me & put it off.

Hi Toogie, I am so sorry to read you have got Shingles. I know someone wrote on here earlier this year to go get a vaccine. I pray that you will get some pain relief and take it easy, my friend. Love and prayers Chris

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by toogie 23 Sep 2021

Today was so much better I actually finished my baby quilts. The last few days I was too drugged up to function. I didn’t take anymore of the nerve pain meds today but may at bedtime to help sleep. It makes me sleep day& night, but it does relieve the nerve pain.

I feel for you toogie. Hope your symptoms do not last long and the medicines alleviate your discomfort very quickly.

My Dr. has suggested that I get the Shingrix vaccination soon even though I had a different one years ago. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Both diseases can be prevented through vaccination.

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by toogie 21 Sep 2021

I know and I blame myself, just easy to forget to go get shingle vaccine.

by AuntAnnie 22 Sep 2021

Just hope you get relief soon.

by toogie 23 Sep 2021

I was better today, thank you.

Oh Toogie, I am so sorry to hear that you have shingles. My DH had it several years ago. He was miserable. He also made me get the vaccine as soon as I was eligible. You will be in my prayers that you will find relief.

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by toogie 21 Sep 2021

I have slept most of the time, since I went to the doctor. Haven’t taken any pain med today yet but will probably have to soon, trying to wait till nighttime closer to bedtime so I’ll sleep tonight. I can stand it for a while yet, but the pain is better due to meds.

So sorry to hear you have shingles, Toogie... anyone that has had the chicken pox has a higher risk of getting shingles as it is the same virus... I am grateful that we got the vaccine as soon as we were eligible...

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by toogie 21 Sep 2021

I shouldn’t have put it off. Just wasn’t high on my list and actually I forgot about it. Myself to blame

I'm sorry that you are having so much pain. The people I've know to have had it said the same things you say. Can a topical med stop the itching? I did not know that nerve pain could last forever. I got the shot to prevent shingles years ago. I'd recommend it to everyone.

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by crafter2243 21 Sep 2021

If you received the vaccine years ago you need a follow up booster.

by toogie 21 Sep 2021

The itching is not too bad now it’s the pain, but meds help with that. I just am not functioning today. Sleeping off and on

So sorry to hear this, Toogie....I have known friends who got this and that scared me into getting the vaccine, so hopefully won't have to suffer like you are....I feel so badly for you!!!

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by toogie 21 Sep 2021

My goodness, I just got up! It is 10:40!!! I went to sleep in my recliner last night watching TV , hubby didn’t wake me for bed. I woke up at one am and took my meds and went to bed. I slept until 10;40!!!! I’m so loopy I can’t tell you how I feel yet,❤️❤️❤️

Toogie, so sorry for all you are going through with this. It is a terrible thing to have and the pain is what got me. The nerve pain us the worst I think , and thankful that they were able to give you something for that.

cyber hugs....

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by toogie 21 Sep 2021

You are right. The pain is the worse and is what made me go to the doctor. I think my pain level, I can endure, is pretty high having giving birth with no meds twice, but this is constant and wouldn’t end.

Sorry you are having to deal with this and praying that the medicine will give you relief. If it makes you sleep that is probably good for helping your body become stronger again.
I don't know how long shingles last but hopefully not long.

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by toogie 21 Sep 2021

I think he said 4-6 weeks and if sleeping heals me then I’m on my way to recovery-lol-I must have slept almost 12 hours straight! The pain med makes me sleep. Probably too strong for me, idk.

i'm sorry to read you do have shingles, hope the medicins will do their job,
prayers and hugs are coming your way....

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by toogie 21 Sep 2021

I’m so loopy from meds I can’t tell you how I feel having just got up. Thank u for the prayers, keep them coming ❤️T

So sorry to hear this news. I know how uncomfortable they can be. Prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.

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by sewtired 20 Sep 2021

I have heard that they are brought on by stress. You have certainly had a lot of stress lately.

by toogie 20 Sep 2021

That must be it. I had hurt my back during this time and was in severe pain. I’m trying to figure out the timeline but I have brain fog right now from medicine.

Toogie, I'm so sorry. It is a lot to deal with. When you have no more energy for cutting quilts, find a good book and read till you fall asleep! Bad news, you now have two medical reasons to stay in the house. (Covid and shingles.) Good news, do what you wanted to when younger, go braless!! Hoping that made you laugh at least a bit. B

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

I’m not laughing because I told my husband I dreaded putting on a bra to go to doctor. As soon as we came home off it went. Can’t stand anything to touch me in those places.
I cut and pieced two baby quilts last week while I was breaking out. I think it was because hubby pushed me to do.

Darn it. I so hoped it would not be shingles. It reminded me that I have to get my 2nd vaccine for shingles. I had the first one and when the second one became available Covid hit and I did not want to go to any medical facility. A few month ago I did get shingles but it was fairly mild.
Toogie I pray that the nerve pain will not be permanent and that the meds will make it a bit more tolerable.

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

Oh thank you for prayers. I will go completely mad if I have to live with this permanently.
Go get your vaccine. I text one of my husbands sister and told her if they hadn’t got their shingle vaccine , don’t put it off like I did. Go get it! I don’t want anyone to be like this.

So sorry to read this Toogie. Sending prayers for a speedy recovery. Make sure you get plenty of rest and take care. Hugs

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

Oh Shirley, dr told me to wait till tonight and start pain med because it would probably make me drunk and sleepy. I couldn’t wait so I took it about 5:30 . I finally slept and felt like I had slept all night. When I woke I was confused and drunk. I’m not used to taking ANYTHING and when I have to, it doesn’t take much to make me feel loopy.

Sorry you are in pain but as others have said get the vaccination as soon as you can.

My son got Shingles as a teenager from Exam stress and is now 50 and hasn't had any relapses. Trying to convince him to get Vac.

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

I’m taking it as soon as I’m over this and it’s safe for me to. Hubby getting it too.

That sounds a bunch worse than what I had - I am so sorry! Please get a lot of rest - I truly needed it. Take good care, Toogie! Sending prayers your way!! Hugs, Laura

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

All last week I took naps and that’s something I don’t usually do. Hubby does but I don’t because can’t sleep at night if I do. Thanks

Toogie I am so sorry to hear your update and that you do have shingles. It is painful but you will get over it. Life recently for you doesnt sound as if its been the best for you and shingles happens. Take care and let others look after you and try not to worry. Thanks goodness you have some medication. I was just prescribed paracetamol and ibuprofen.

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

Started meds, don’t have much choice about pain med. if I don’t take it there is the pain if I do I’m loopy/ drunk. I don’t know if I can function like this but don’t want the pain.

Oh Toogie, I'm so sorry! My prayers for the medicine helping and the pain to go away, way away and never to return.

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

Thank you K❤️❤️❤️

hope the doctor will help you and I pray and hope it's something else. and you will recover soon

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

Thank you for prayers ❤️❤️❤️

From having had it I sincerely hope that you dont have it. Look forwards to a update that I hope is positive. Had the vaccination a couple of weeks ago. What with the Covid, flu and shingles jabs my arms are feeling like a pincushion

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

As soon as it’s safe Hubby and I will take the shingles vaccine. Wish I’d have taken it before but easy to forget and put it off.

Hi all you other Cuties reading this. If you ever had chicken pox, you are set up to get shingles, so go get that vaccine now, before the pain begins. I think my insurance paid for it all after a certain age, but worth getting it even if you have to pay before then, because I certainly got shingles before then! If it gets near and in your eyes, you can go blind. Now, really, go get that shot!

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by sewtired 20 Sep 2021

Please pay attention to graceandham. I too have heard that if you get the rash around your head, it can affect your eyes and cause blindness. Even if that doesn't happen, they can be extremely painful.

by toogie 20 Sep 2021

Yes, Noah’s aka Carolyn had in his eyes! I can’t imagine his pain. I hurt through and through from my chest to my back. Feels like had to breathe like something on my chest. Then pain will go to my arm. 😑😩😭

I hope it is not Shingles. I have never had Shingles but has seen plenty of people with it. Praying for you!

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

Thank you, it is shingles😩

Toogie, I had Shingles a month ago for the first time ever (back of my neck and my left ear). I send you my best and hope it is just a rash. Take whatever meds they decided you need!!!! My doctor had my husband pick up a cream from a Compound Pharmacy. Insurance wouldn't pay for it - but, it helped me a bunch and it was worth every penny! Make sure you get extra rest - I was very tired and that surprised me. I will be getting the shingle shot soon!! Bunches of hugs to you!!

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

I am worthless too when it comes to energy. Maybe tomorrow I can function better.

That is too awful Toogie. Hope it is not shingles.

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

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I pray that whatever makes you miserable will go away soon. Hopefully it is not shingles.

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

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Oh toogie, I sincerely hope not. It is so painful! I had in Aug last yr..dr said trauma can bring it on. I had just found my best friend dead in her bathrm. ASAP, I got the shot..$150, and returned 3 times for the second shot, but was told each time the serum was not available. Finally this past May I had to start all over..the cost had gone to $175. I assure you, it would be worth $1,000. Not to have shingles again. It settled in neck and shoulder where I had had surgery..that made it worse. I was in terrible pain for several wks. I pray you have a light case, if it is diagnosed. Better still, I pray it will not be shingles. Good luck!

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

Oh hate to know you had this! I will take the vaccine asap. I NEVER want this again. Thanks❤️

I've wondered what has been going on with you. My prayers are going up.

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by toogie 20 Sep 2021

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