I had shingles about 5 years ago, and it was not very bad. Valtrex nipped it in the bud. But one certainly hears of terrible cases involving ongoing neuropathy. I had bad chicken pox - like, my parents the doctor and nurse nearly took me to the hospital bad - at 5.
Lorne: Once the word spreads you beat up an innocent old man, well, the truly terrible will think twice before going toe-to-toe with our Avenging Angel. Spike: Yes. The geriatric community will be soiling their nappies when they hear you're on the case. Bravo.
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
flea - Oct 15, 2013 1:13:34 am PDT #9049 of 30000
information libertarian
Anne W. - Oct 15, 2013 1:55:04 am PDT #9050 of 30000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
I just found a scary site explaining that you couldn't get shingles if you got chickenpox
Ha, fucking ha.
I had chickenpox as a child, and shingles as a teenager. Not fun. Plus, my shingles outbreak infected three of my cousins with chickenpox.
Theodosia - Oct 15, 2013 3:12:11 am PDT #9051 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
My mom had shingles, (just before the Valtrex drug came out, alas) and had a resulting trigeminal neuropathy that would send thunderbolts of pain across her face when she walked out into cold air.
I asked my doctor about the shingles vaccine, but most insurances won't pay for it until you're 60.
brenda m - Oct 15, 2013 3:13:14 am PDT #9052 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Yeah, my dad had it pre Valtrex and it was ghastly.
Sheryl - Oct 15, 2013 3:18:19 am PDT #9053 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
My grey/silver/white hair is more noticeable when my hair is down. When I pull my hair off my face with a barrette, its not that visible, unless you're very close.
Theodosia - Oct 15, 2013 3:21:16 am PDT #9054 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I've had hairdressers strongly compliment my silver-streaked hair -- they've got customers who pay big bucks to get an effect that isn't nearly as good, they say.
brenda m - Oct 15, 2013 3:25:49 am PDT #9055 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Yeah, your hair color is lovely.
-t - Oct 15, 2013 3:26:43 am PDT #9056 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oh, yeah, your hair is a beautiful color, Theo.
Cashmere - Oct 15, 2013 4:40:57 am PDT #9057 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
I had chicken pox at 8 and shingles at 30. Sucks.
NETFIX STREAMS YOGA????
flea - Oct 15, 2013 4:46:10 am PDT #9058 of 30000
information libertarian
Well, people said it did, but as far as I can see it DOESN'T. I am most put out. If you find anything, let me know.