An Early Christmas Present for Me!

unwind2 · 12-23-2008, 08:57 AM

Well...went to the doctor yesterday about these sores showing up on my nose, lips, ears (only on the right side) and sore throat and right eye hurting..........SHINGLES! ho ho ho Merry Chirstmass!LOL

dkdixie · 12-23-2008, 09:08 AM

Sorry to hear that. I know how painful they can be
My wife had them few years ago and still has problems. Guess they are with you forever.

Hey, unwind....do you know Billy Dyer (Paris) and if so, if he's still alive?

unwind2 · 12-23-2008, 09:11 AM

I was truly surprised at how painful they are....thanks for the thoughts....at least I got a work excuse for a few days and it's sleeting out so I don't have to try to get out on the messy roads.
Been watching people go by the house this morning sliding on the hill just past my house.

Billy Dyer? Don't know him....sorry.

pirate · 12-23-2008, 09:44 AM

Bummer! I hope you're over them quickly.

Todd · 12-23-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by unwind2

Well...went to the doctor yesterday about these sores showing up on my nose, lips, ears (only on the right side) and sore throat and right eye hurting..........SHINGLES! ho ho ho Merry Chirstmass!LOL

YIKES....probably came from the dirty ole' man you've been runnin' around with for all these years

p.s......make sure you tell him I said so ;) ;) ;)

dantama · 12-23-2008, 10:50 AM

I only knew shingles as something you roof a house with. I'll have to Google this new kind and see what to worry about catching now.

bobzinger · 12-23-2008, 10:57 AM

Shingle Bells, Shingle Bells, Shingles all the way!

I've been there...sorry.

unwind2 · 12-23-2008, 02:14 PM

Bob - Todd - ya'll are so baaaaaad! Actually Ken has never had the chicken pox so he is keeping his distance.

Dan - if you've ever had chicken pox you are suspectible to getting shingles. If you've never had chicken pox you can cathch chicken pox from me when I have a shingles break out. When you google look at some of the lovely pictures of folks with shingles.......they can be quite painful.

**trip** · 12-23-2008, 02:34 PM

I feel for you Nancy. I've had the chicken pox, but haven't had the shingles.

kawgirl · 12-23-2008, 02:51 PM

OUCH!!!! Mom had them last year and my brother in law just had a case of 'em. Hope you get through it real soon! Take care.

dantama · 12-23-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I feel for you Nancy. I've had the chicken pox, but haven't had the shingles.

+1

How long of a course does it run? The whole holidays?

dabull · 12-23-2008, 05:31 PM

Oh Sh!nGles...get well soon Nancy.

Derry

rickyboy · 12-23-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by "dk dixie"

Sorry to hear that. I know how painful they can be
My wife had them few years ago and still has problems. Guess they are with you forever.

Hey, unwind....do you know Billy Dyer (Paris) and if so, if he's still alive?

I don't think just because you get shingles that you have them forever. My wife had them for a short period because of stress. She has eliminated that and they're gone. So there is help for you Nancy. Watch the eyes, I hear they CAN cause blindness. Get rid of the stress and get well.

unwind2 · 12-23-2008, 06:31 PM

Rick & Dan

Yep ....stress is the trigger :(. Hopefully I will be able to de-stress if this new job comes thru. Got a call from a friend today who I put down as a personal reference and they told her they are 'hoping to make an offer next week'.

The neurological pain can last weeks after the rash is gone. Whoopee!!!! I don't know how long the rash last (I'll let you know). Fortunately I have only a few places as I got to the doc and got on meds within the 1st 48 hours.

It is also true it can cause blindness which in some cases is just temporary. I did notice this evening one small spot by my right eye. I'll keep an EYE on it (pun intended).

They say there is a type of immunization injection they can give to folks over age 60 for shingles....weird but apparently it does not help if under age 60. I do have a few years before I qualify for that. ;)

It's a good thing we did Christmas early with my son, daughter n law and grandchild because I sure can't be around my grandson right now. :(

skeet · 12-23-2008, 06:45 PM

Hey Nancy, Oh my Shingles! Please know that we are all keeping you in our prayers for a fast recovery. I know about the stress, my job as a supervisor is almost putting me down. But the bright side, I only have 6 months until I can say, "I'm Done".

Best wishes on the offer of a new job, Best wishes for the holidays, Best wishes on a very speedy recovery. Just think de-stressing thoughts.....riding to Custer in June..riding to Custer in June......

Skeet
aka Karen

12-23-2008, 08:57 AM	#1
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	An Early Christmas Present for Me! Well...went to the doctor yesterday about these sores showing up on my nose, lips, ears (only on the right side) and sore throat and right eye hurting..........SHINGLES! ho ho ho Merry Chirstmass!LOL __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-23-2008, 09:08 AM	#2
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	An Early Christmas Present for Me! Sorry to hear that. I know how painful they can be My wife had them few years ago and still has problems. Guess they are with you forever. Hey, unwind....do you know Billy Dyer (Paris) and if so, if he's still alive? __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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12-23-2008, 09:11 AM	#3
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	An Early Christmas Present for Me! I was truly surprised at how painful they are....thanks for the thoughts....at least I got a work excuse for a few days and it's sleeting out so I don't have to try to get out on the messy roads. Been watching people go by the house this morning sliding on the hill just past my house. Billy Dyer? Don't know him....sorry. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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12-23-2008, 09:44 AM	#4
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	An Early Christmas Present for Me! Bummer! I hope you're over them quickly.
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12-23-2008, 10:50 AM	#6
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	An Early Christmas Present for Me! I only knew shingles as something you roof a house with. I'll have to Google this new kind and see what to worry about catching now.
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12-23-2008, 10:57 AM	#7
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	An Early Christmas Present for Me! Shingle Bells, Shingle Bells, Shingles all the way! I've been there...sorry. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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12-23-2008, 02:14 PM	#8
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	An Early Christmas Present for Me! Bob - Todd - ya'll are so baaaaaad! Actually Ken has never had the chicken pox so he is keeping his distance. Dan - if you've ever had chicken pox you are suspectible to getting shingles. If you've never had chicken pox you can cathch chicken pox from me when I have a shingles break out. When you google look at some of the lovely pictures of folks with shingles.......they can be quite painful. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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12-23-2008, 02:34 PM	#9
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	An Early Christmas Present for Me! I feel for you Nancy. I've had the chicken pox, but haven't had the shingles. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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12-23-2008, 02:51 PM	#10
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	An Early Christmas Present for Me! OUCH!!!! Mom had them last year and my brother in law just had a case of 'em. Hope you get through it real soon! Take care. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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12-23-2008, 05:31 PM	#12
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	An Early Christmas Present for Me! Oh Sh!nGles...get well soon Nancy. Derry
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12-23-2008, 06:31 PM	#14
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	An Early Christmas Present for Me! Rick & Dan Yep ....stress is the trigger :(. Hopefully I will be able to de-stress if this new job comes thru. Got a call from a friend today who I put down as a personal reference and they told her they are 'hoping to make an offer next week'. The neurological pain can last weeks after the rash is gone. Whoopee!!!! I don't know how long the rash last (I'll let you know). Fortunately I have only a few places as I got to the doc and got on meds within the 1st 48 hours. It is also true it can cause blindness which in some cases is just temporary. I did notice this evening one small spot by my right eye. I'll keep an EYE on it (pun intended). They say there is a type of immunization injection they can give to folks over age 60 for shingles....weird but apparently it does not help if under age 60. I do have a few years before I qualify for that. ;) It's a good thing we did Christmas early with my son, daughter n law and grandchild because I sure can't be around my grandson right now. :( __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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12-23-2008, 06:45 PM	#15
skeet Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 82	An Early Christmas Present for Me! Hey Nancy, Oh my Shingles! Please know that we are all keeping you in our prayers for a fast recovery. I know about the stress, my job as a supervisor is almost putting me down. But the bright side, I only have 6 months until I can say, "I'm Done". Best wishes on the offer of a new job, Best wishes for the holidays, Best wishes on a very speedy recovery. Just think de-stressing thoughts.....riding to Custer in June..riding to Custer in June...... Skeet aka Karen
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