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LiberalElite

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54. My PCP told me

Sat Jan 9, 2016, 02:18 PM

Jan 2016

get the shot. I dragged my feet because it cost over $200 and wasn't covered by my insurance (bless their hearts). Also, the tv commercials annoy me. 1/3 of those who had chicken pox will get shingles!!!!. I'd always think, yeah but 2/3 won't. That means a majority of those who had chicken pox won't get shingles.

However, after hearing that a couple of acquaintances (or their relatives) had it and how much they suffered, and considering the possible residual effectss, i grit my teeth and got the shot. It doesn't even totally prevent shingles! And whatever protective effect it has diminishes with age! For +$200 I think it should last a couple of fkg lifetimes.

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I am sorry. [View all] CTyankee Jan 2016 OP

You take care too. johnp3907 Jan 2016 #1

Aw, hang in there! The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2016 #2

It is written and the art work assembled but it's kind of a project putting it up on CTyankee Jan 2016 #5

Hope you have relief from this soon! N/t livetohike Jan 2016 #3

We will wait patiently and wish you the best. longship Jan 2016 #4

no, it feels good...thanks longship my friend here at DU... CTyankee Jan 2016 #6

Dam CT! Get better my friend, shingles are horrible. Rex Jan 2016 #7

We know. We just want you to get well Warpy Jan 2016 #8

Oh, CTyankee.... Coventina Jan 2016 #9

yikes--get better soon, Yank! n/t librechik Jan 2016 #10

Had them last year libodem Jan 2016 #11

Shingles smacked my mom around a few years ago... hunter Jan 2016 #12

Ack. I know a couple people that have had shingles. Nasty virus. progressoid Jan 2016 #13

feel better! nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #14

I thought Skinner tombstoned Shingles during the '08 primaries for trolling. Glassunion Jan 2016 #15

I'll send him a PM or message him on ATA...the system failed... CTyankee Jan 2016 #56

You take care of you! blogslut Jan 2016 #16

Poor thing. :( Take care, I hope you have relief soon. MerryBlooms Jan 2016 #17

Amino Acid Lysine and Apple Cider Vinegar rosesaylavee Jan 2016 #18

L-Lysine, 500 mg. daily dixiegrrrrl Jan 2016 #29

I promise that if I can venture out tomorrow I will get this L-lysine at the health CTyankee Jan 2016 #32

I get it thru taking Bee Pollen rosesaylavee Jan 2016 #39

Thanks for that info! dixiegrrrrl Jan 2016 #45

Our Dear CT Yankee... kentuck Jan 2016 #19

I hope you feel better soon, CTyankee. Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #20

Feel better soon, CTyankee - Hiraeth Jan 2016 #21

Hope you feel better soon malaise Jan 2016 #22

Take care and be well soon sarge43 Jan 2016 #23

Really sorry to hear about the shingles passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #24

I'm just getting over shingles....I REALLY feel for you. Punkingal Jan 2016 #25

Forgot about you, damn...so you are still in pain, are you taking the narcotic pain killers still? randys1 Jan 2016 #26

I am taking Percoset but it is not strong enough. I wish I had hydracodeine but I CTyankee Jan 2016 #40

Hydrocodone is Vicodin and Percoset is stronger, what you need is oxycontin. randys1 Jan 2016 #44

sorry, I mean hydrocodone...I'm in a fog... CTyankee Jan 2016 #50

Feel better, we will wait! ms liberty Jan 2016 #27

Hang in there... wcmagumba Jan 2016 #28

Oh, thanks, that is encouraging. I discovered my first symptom on Nov. 5 so I figure CTyankee Jan 2016 #41

feel better soon. mercuryblues Jan 2016 #30

Yikes! Gawdless Pinko Lib Jan 2016 #31

thank you. we are together in our experience in this pain...what a journey...not good. CTyankee Jan 2016 #33

I have to tell you, CTyankee Skittles Jan 2016 #34

oh, you are sweet yourself! CTyankee Jan 2016 #42

Shingles left me whimpering - not 840high Jan 2016 #35

I cry a lot and it is most upseting to my husband. He says he feels helpless. CTyankee Jan 2016 #36

I understand fully. 840high Jan 2016 #37

So sorry to hear this suffragette Jan 2016 #38

yes, all those descriptions work for me as well. CTyankee Jan 2016 #43

Yes, the pain would jerk me like a puppet when it would hit, too. suffragette Jan 2016 #65

I just rest with my feet elevated on a pillow all the time, except when I put CTyankee Jan 2016 #68

Our druggist missed over a month of work from it Omaha Steve Jan 2016 #46

My PCP told me LiberalElite Jan 2016 #54

Apparently they can be terrible. gvstn Jan 2016 #47

It would be one thing if it were just shingles and then over after 12 weeks of agony. CTyankee Jan 2016 #57

I wish you the best. gvstn Jan 2016 #60

take care, and hope you feel better soon. niyad Jan 2016 #48

Feel better Liberal_in_LA Jan 2016 #49

Best of luck. mmonk Jan 2016 #51

Sorry to hear it. Shingles is a pain - literally - to deal with. Vinca Jan 2016 #52

OH, how I WISH they would prescribe them! I'm going to ask by neuro who I will CTyankee Jan 2016 #58

It seems the junkies have ruined it for people who are truly in pain. Vinca Jan 2016 #63

Oh, Vinca thanks. It gives me hope... CTyankee Jan 2016 #66

OMG - Hang in there! I had those once years ago, I know what you're going RKP5637 Jan 2016 #53

Ouch! Please feel better soon. panader0 Jan 2016 #55

Im sure I will...hope to see you next Friday for the art chat... CTyankee Jan 2016 #59

((CTyankee)) YOU take care of yourself and get better. Solly Mack Jan 2016 #61

thanks, i'm hoping... CTyankee Jan 2016 #62

Hoping for a speedy recovery. dgibby Jan 2016 #64

OMG, what a nightmare! CTyankee Jan 2016 #67

The art will still be there edhopper Jan 2016 #69

Thanks for the nice vibe, ed. I was thinking of you when I was finishing it up and CTyankee Jan 2016 #70