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Cirque du So-What

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14. My SIL just had a case of shingles
Fri Nov 13, 2020, 04:00 PM
Nov 2020

It was on her face, and there was concern that it would let get in her eye (that didn’t happen).

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Congratulations, Siwsan. Good on ya! hedda_foil Nov 2020 #1
Get the shingles one if you can. I had that last year and it's still bothering me NightWatcher Nov 2020 #2
I had shingles 2 years ago. Really wasn't a horrific experience, but I know I was lucky Siwsan Nov 2020 #5
I have lupus, polymyositis, and other shit and the nerve damage and itching was insane. NightWatcher Nov 2020 #9
I'm working on the stress thing, too Siwsan Nov 2020 #10
My SIL just had a case of shingles Cirque du So-What Nov 2020 #14
That is a scary scenario Siwsan Nov 2020 #15
OMG, this time last year I got it. Numbness around my back finally starting to come back. Most monmouth4 Nov 2020 #13
The only real pain I had was right when it flared up Siwsan Nov 2020 #16
I remember last year, no Thanksgiving, no Christmas. Must make up for that this year..LOL. n/t monmouth4 Nov 2020 #17
Just plain smart. I confess we didn't get them either -- until Hortensis Nov 2020 #3
Having just lost a good friend to Covid, I'm starting to take life much more seriously Siwsan Nov 2020 #8
Your friend's last gift. We haven't lost any friends, Hortensis Nov 2020 #11
We have our families and friends (including DUers!) to help us get through this. Siwsan Nov 2020 #12
Thankfully, and your brother sounds smart. Yes, to that last! Hortensis Nov 2020 #19
Congratulations on your achievement. 3catwoman3 Nov 2020 #4
I've given up hope for that ever happening Siwsan Nov 2020 #6
We got the quadrivalent high dose this October. Not a time to ignore professional advice. retread Nov 2020 #7
I will probably get both next week. AwakeAtLast Nov 2020 #18
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