Shingles shot

[ShiroKuro]

I got it yesterday midday. By 9pm, I felt feverish and like I had been run over by truck. I took some tylenol and went to bed.

This morning I still feel feverish and still feel like I've been run over by a truck. The only difference is now my arm really hurts. I just took some more tylenol.

I have to teach in about 2.5 hours.... Someone please save me.

/whine

[wtg]

It seems to be one of those clobber-you-over-the-head vaccines. From reports I've read, though, it may have benefits beyond just keeping you from getting shingles down the road, so maybe keep that in mind and the current misery will at least seem worthwhile.

[Bernard]

Congrats on getting it! Yeah, I remember being hit hard by it, but can't remember if it was the first or second shot that was worse.

[AndyD]

Wow, I just went for a free AAA scan, and we were discussing what will be offered us next 'at our age'.
It's that shingles jab!

[Jodi]

I’m sorry. It’s not a fun one. The second one made me feel even worse (plan accordingly).

[ShiroKuro]

Thanks everyone! At least I'm not the only one!

@wtg yep, the benefits beyond avoiding shingles are definitely part of the draw. But also, one of my brothers had shingles, very, very nasty and something I want to avoid!

@Jodi said:

The second one made me feel even worse (plan accordingly).

Yeah, I scheduled it for after fall classes end!

I just went to the cafe near my office and got myself a treat (coffee and a cookie!) I'll survive!

Whining helps though!

[AdagioM]

I had it a while back; I think my only issue was a sore arm. I had a mild case of shingles a few years before, and I don’t want to get shingles ever again.

But I’m sorry it’s hitting you that way. Whine away!