Mr Shingles

[dizzojay]

Mr D woke up yesterday morning looking like he'd been punched in the side of the face, with a patch of angry red swollen rash on his right cheek

Comments

[jdl71]

In the US, we’re encouraged to get the Shingles shot even if we’ve had Chicken Pox.

Hope Mr. D. Feels better.

[amberdreams]

That's because if you've had chicken pox the virus lies dormant and can be 'awakened' as shingles later, so the vaccine helps suppress it. You don't want shingles!

[jdl71]

Yes, that’s why they encourage us to get the Shingles shot. I know someone who didn’t & it took her a year to recover from Shingles.

[malefantasy]

I heard that shingles is painful. I hope it doesn't spread. And hopefully he won't be so stubborn about taking off work!

[metallidean_grl]

they say 1 in 6 will get Shingles. Being one of 6 in my family that means the odds are against one of us. Shingles is one thing I hope I never get. So sorry to hear Mr. D has them. I hear they are painful and itchy. Hope he gets through this rather quickly.

[sandy79]

A message to Mr. D: first, a speedy recovery, and most of all, listen to your wife!!
And to you, Jane, good nerves!

[casey28]

Getting it diagnosed quickly was a great idea. I had Shingles for more than a week before I saw a doctor. I thought it was bug bites but it kept getting worse. I wish I'd caught it earlier, then it would've gone away faster. I wish Mr. D a speedy recovery!