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!

[kluurs]

I had shingles - not fun - plan to the shot later this month.

[ShiroKuro]

@AdagioM said:

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

thank you!!!

I survived my two classes, whew!

I can actually tell it's starting to work its way out, I should be fine by tomorrow, or maybe even by bedtime. Probably teaching actually helped, as awful as it was earlier today!

Now home and see if I have any energy after dinner to play the piano.... I have a multi-week streak going here!

[Daniel]

@shirokuro I had that.

I'm sorry it's painful and you had to teach.

All this "adulting". It never stops!

[Daniel]

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[RealPlayer]

Shingrix? I had the earlier one that everyone says isn’t as effective. I asked my primary care doc if I should get the new one, and he said I shouldn’t bother.

[wtg]

Yea, the duration of immunity on Zostavax, the original one, isn't great.

I had shingles in my 40s (caused by trauma - I smacked my head into the corner of a cabinet) and it wasn't that bad, but I know it can be awful for people. The chances I'll get it again are pretty slim (2 - 10%).

Mr wtg started to get shingles a few years ago. I recognized what it was right away and he got on antivirals immediately. It never progressed beyond a tiny red welt on his neck.

My doc is also cool with my skipping the Shingrix.