tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post8806041892487134280..comments2024-03-28T18:57:20.920+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: Shingles, also called “zona”Ken Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-64406943414860426072016-08-28T09:13:03.448+02:002016-08-28T09:13:03.448+02:00So sorry to see that it's shingles. This is a ...So sorry to see that it's shingles. This is a reminder to me to speak to my doctor about getting vaccinated.Ellen Lebellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929639076042070115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-43008173810170369092016-08-28T03:56:25.482+02:002016-08-28T03:56:25.482+02:00Walt may likely be able to get the shot, even thou...Walt may likely be able to get the shot, even though he has not hit the magic age, because it is possible he could catch it.<br /><br />Good luck to you. I have not had it, but those that have say it is no fun al all.C in Californiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11797701714608179842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-53835918218982409192016-08-25T22:03:10.350+02:002016-08-25T22:03:10.350+02:00But, when you are well... you can give him a load ...But, when you are well... you can give him a load of TLC....<br />but, please, don't try and do things too early... <br />my father-in-law made that mistake....<br />and the shingles returned with a vengance...<br />despite feeling better, the shingles hadn't gone!!<br />Le Pré de la Forgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396822372095610004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-62386707834636017182016-08-25T20:57:15.800+02:002016-08-25T20:57:15.800+02:00Désolé que vous ayez un zona, Ken. C'est très ...Désolé que vous ayez un zona, Ken. C'est très douloureux. Remettez-vous bien.Jean Ruaudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04012160451827241227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-9500987174371181402016-08-25T17:35:29.213+02:002016-08-25T17:35:29.213+02:00Oh, Ken, I'm so sorry! Ouch! Here's hoping...Oh, Ken, I'm so sorry! Ouch! Here's hoping you get better very quickly.<br />The slug is kinda pretty, but happily, he's there and not here.chrissouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398602853402174732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-28298063907917302542016-08-25T17:23:07.107+02:002016-08-25T17:23:07.107+02:00Sorry to hear about this, Ken. A friend of mine h...Sorry to hear about this, Ken. A friend of mine had it and it wasn't fun. It can also come back, so getting vaccinated may be a good idea. Lots of rest and TLC will go a long way to resolve this, in addition to the meds. Hope it'll pass soon. Be well.<br />DRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-41584142637482185242016-08-25T15:34:31.094+02:002016-08-25T15:34:31.094+02:00We don't often see these big slugs in our gard...We don't often see these big slugs in our garden, thankfully.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-22637896856941690132016-08-25T15:28:49.522+02:002016-08-25T15:28:49.522+02:00We don't often see these big slugs in our gard...We don't often see these big slugs in our garden, thankfully.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-24866596513569093332016-08-25T15:27:24.177+02:002016-08-25T15:27:24.177+02:00Merci. I do have antiviral and pain-relief meds.Merci. I do have antiviral and pain-relief meds.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-71629573605589673372016-08-25T15:26:17.393+02:002016-08-25T15:26:17.393+02:00For once, I didn't wait too long before seeing...For once, I didn't wait too long before seeing the doctor. It was the red skin splotches and then the headache that motivated me. It certainly is painful. I keep feeling something like cramps in my shoulder and neck muscles.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-53636383969911905972016-08-25T15:22:00.900+02:002016-08-25T15:22:00.900+02:00Poor Walt -- baker, chief gardener, bookkeeper, an...Poor Walt -- baker, chief gardener, bookkeeper, and now nurse. He can't catch a break.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-23933977052027488242016-08-25T15:20:06.996+02:002016-08-25T15:20:06.996+02:00No I've never had the shot. It's been avai...No I've never had the shot. It's been available in France since 6/15/2015, according to my reading.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-57161545436937332922016-08-25T15:18:08.400+02:002016-08-25T15:18:08.400+02:00My pain is a kind of neuralgia or nerve pain. I...My pain is a kind of neuralgia or nerve pain. I'm on a regimen of Tylenol and ibuprofen.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-72727856314947140432016-08-25T15:16:13.737+02:002016-08-25T15:16:13.737+02:00I'm on the acyclovir meds already, so I think ...I'm on the acyclovir meds already, so I think I'll be better sooner than later.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-13430060825760289842016-08-25T15:14:49.647+02:002016-08-25T15:14:49.647+02:00In my case, it might be heat stress.In my case, it might be heat stress.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-57528919361064873432016-08-25T15:14:08.927+02:002016-08-25T15:14:08.927+02:00Is it okay if I use my tablet? I did a little bit ...Is it okay if I use my tablet? I did a little bit of gardening 6his morning about 8 a.m.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-68236480134136858372016-08-25T15:12:18.168+02:002016-08-25T15:12:18.168+02:00It is the pits. thaks foryhe good wishes.It is the pits. thaks foryhe good wishes.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-41979565562096828232016-08-25T15:11:32.698+02:002016-08-25T15:11:32.698+02:00Walt is pretty sure that he too had chicken pox at...Walt is pretty sure that he too had chicken pox at a young age.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-86077937598400045552016-08-25T15:10:03.884+02:002016-08-25T15:10:03.884+02:00Thanks. The shoulder pain and the current heat wav...Thanks. The shoulder pain and the current heat wave are convincing me 6hat I need to take it easy. I did walk the dog early this morning, when the temp. was abiut 70F, and then I harvested about 1½ lbs. of kale leaves for lunch. Now that I know my pain is not the result of repetitive stress, I feel better.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-62568932454064584012016-08-25T15:02:42.250+02:002016-08-25T15:02:42.250+02:00Apparently, it's much worse to have chicken po...Apparently, it's much worse to have chicken pox as an adult than as a child.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-90943491275109019602016-08-25T14:39:21.989+02:002016-08-25T14:39:21.989+02:00So sorry Ken. I've heard it can be terribly p...So sorry Ken. I've heard it can be terribly painful. Hopefully they gave you some meds to ease the pain and discomfort. I've debated upon getting the shingle vaccination. I will probably take my chances and pray I never have an episode. Hope you are feeling better soon. Galestormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09561727439124466050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-12144528979744304812016-08-25T14:17:54.842+02:002016-08-25T14:17:54.842+02:00Well, it just goes to show you that one visit to a...Well, it just goes to show you that one visit to a doctor is worth a thousand of your virtual friends trying to diagnose your symptoms.<br />Those red spots yesterday were a good clue but I didn't think of that. Lewis had shingles on his head and I made the diagnosis since he couldn't see the red lines. I remember that it was all very painful and we were both glad when it ran its course. At least you now know what you are dealing with. Even young people get it- dd Cathy had it in her thirties. Bon courage!Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824964122794535252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-27522353933247334242016-08-25T14:08:23.954+02:002016-08-25T14:08:23.954+02:00My father-in-law had this, so I understand how you...My father-in-law had this, so I understand how you must feel...<br />Just get as much rest as this current heatwave allows you... <br />At least you are a happily married man and are not having to go through this alone...go Nurse Walt!!<br />Get well soon...<br />T&PLe Pré de la Forgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396822372095610004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-31717863460896685272016-08-25T13:30:59.147+02:002016-08-25T13:30:59.147+02:00sorry to hear this.....did u get the shingles shot...sorry to hear this.....did u get the shingles shot perchance?? it doesnt prevent but can make less severe....just wondered if it was protocol in france? u can get once ur 60......hope your case doesnt linger!melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337254308066184912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-48216994818040324562016-08-25T13:23:34.193+02:002016-08-25T13:23:34.193+02:00A few years ago I developed shingles on one side o...A few years ago I developed shingles on one side of my face. It didn't affect my eyes, thank<br />goodness, but the pain was excruciating. I hope the doctor gave you a prescription for a<br />pain medication. Even if you decide to tough it out, it might be advisable to have relief available.<br />Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335063080532127542noreply@blogger.com