Shingles shot

[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.

[dolmansaxlil]

I had shingles about ten years ago and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I didn’t even have a bad case but it was still awful. I’ll get the vaccination this year, as Ontario has it on the vaccine schedule for fifty year olds. But given these accounts, I’ll plan the timing carefully!

[Rontuner]

Mom got the old shot and was planning on the new jabs when Covid came to town... She got shingles that turned into a long-haul version that I guess sometimes happens? Ugh. Pain across her side and back that never goes away.

I got both of mine and didn't lose any days, but it was tough to work through.