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Post by Loggy on Mar 30, 2024 10:41:15 GMT -5
If you're 50 or over.... maybe. My BIL plus 2 friends recently had shingles. After seeing the sustained horrible suffering they experienced..... I opted for the Shingrix Vaccine. My BIL & friends were not vaccinated. Had my (2nd final dose yesterday). There is slightly more side effects(muscle aches, low fever, arm soreness) associated with the Shingrix vaccination vs the Flu & Covid shots.
A lil more on the Shingrix Vaccine:
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Post by davet on Mar 30, 2024 12:05:53 GMT -5
My Dad had Shingles and my older Sister did as well. My Dad never complained about anything. Even when he was sick or post surgery for taking a piece of a lung.
But when he got Shingles, my Mother said he was complaining.
That's how bad it is.
I've been meaning to get the shots. But I know I'll lose a day or more.....and that's why I've been putting it off.
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Post by Dutch on Mar 30, 2024 12:18:38 GMT -5
I got the shots last year, plus one of those pneumonia shots.
I know people who have had shingles. Nope, not for me.
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Post by Loggy on Mar 30, 2024 13:04:12 GMT -5
My BILs shingles infection was about 8 months ago. He had it really bad on large areas of back. He’s now seeing a neurologist for treatment of potential nerve damage. I had the old Zoster shot 9 years ago which doctor said is pretty much ineffective now. My new Shingrix shot should be my last unless there’s shingles in Heaven!  |
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Post by davet on Mar 30, 2024 16:42:58 GMT -5
I gotta get this done. I'm a lousy patient. If I get this the Mrs may just toss in the towel....or go buy a new car. Hmmmmmm.....
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Post by Loggy on Mar 30, 2024 17:56:07 GMT -5
Great Dave! I got dose #1 Mid December and dose #2 yesterday about 3.5 months later. I was like you kept postponing but after my BILs horrible experience plus 2 friends…..got my arse moving!!
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Post by rusty on Mar 30, 2024 18:39:16 GMT -5
My wife got shingles while she was undergoing chemo treatments. Dr. said it's fairly common then. It effected the vision in one of her eyes and took the pigment out of a spot just above her eye. My younger brother had shingles, supposedly a mild case, but he said it was pretty painful, and he never complains about anything. BUT, I will check with Stroupy to be sure it's safe before I let anyone jab me.  |
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Post by davet on Mar 31, 2024 5:35:32 GMT -5
My wife got shingles while she was undergoing chemo treatments. Dr. said it's fairly common then. It effected the vision in one of her eyes and took the pigment out of a spot just above her eye. My younger brother had shingles, supposedly a mild case, but he said it was pretty painful, and he never complains about anything. BUT, I will check with Stroupy to be sure it's safe before I let anyone jab me. That's interesting (That she got 'em during her chemo). Chemo suppress the immune system. What I have is sort of a "super immune" thing. Which may sound great, but that's what causes the disease. (Body attacked itself) |
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Post by ridgecommander on Mar 31, 2024 7:14:44 GMT -5
I had a small episode of shingles some years ago. The nerve pain around the side of my chest was the worst part. I can't imagine those that get shingles on their head, neck or face. I have not got the shot, but am considering it.
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Post by rusty on Mar 31, 2024 9:03:23 GMT -5
My wife got shingles while she was undergoing chemo treatments. Dr. said it's fairly common then. It effected the vision in one of her eyes and took the pigment out of a spot just above her eye. My younger brother had shingles, supposedly a mild case, but he said it was pretty painful, and he never complains about anything. BUT, I will check with Stroupy to be sure it's safe before I let anyone jab me. That's interesting (That she got 'em during her chemo). Chemo suppress the immune system. What I have is sort of a "super immune" thing. Which may sound great, but that's what causes the disease. (Body attacked itself) --VerywellHealth |
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Post by Loggy on Apr 1, 2024 7:02:05 GMT -5
My Shingrix symptoms lasted 1 1/2 days starting about 8 hours after receiving vaccination. I ran a low grade fever(100 & less) plus had fairly significant muscle aches plus mild flulike feeling. After the 1.5 day....nothing...felt totally normal outside of a slight arm soreness in area of jab. The vaccine has an adjuvant(immune system stimulator) which causes stronger symptoms in many patients.
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Post by jwk on Apr 1, 2024 8:19:44 GMT -5
I know it's something I should do, but I keep putting it off. Just like a lot of other things in my life  . |
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Post by Dutch on Apr 1, 2024 8:22:24 GMT -5
I know it's something I should do, but I keep putting it off. Just like a lot of other things in my life . Just do it. The first time I asked for the vaccine, there was a shortage. Next time to the Docs I asked again and got scheduled for a shot |
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Post by Loggy on Apr 1, 2024 8:32:35 GMT -5
My BIL's shingles infection made the below look like a mild case. It ran across entire back plus spread was wider. He missed several weeks of work.  |
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Post by fleroo on Apr 1, 2024 8:51:07 GMT -5
I had a mild case about 10 years ago. Right side of spine, shoulder and back. My pal had a case about 5 years ago that I wouldn't wish on anybody.
I don't like vaccines.
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Post by dougl on Apr 1, 2024 9:07:24 GMT -5
I had a mild case about 10 years ago. Right side of spine, shoulder and back. My pal had a case about 5 years ago that I wouldn't wish on anybody. I don't like vaccinesEh,you're already mildy autistic. |
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Post by fleroo on Apr 1, 2024 12:06:04 GMT -5
Autistic ? Naaaa. I can't paint or draw a lick !
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