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Going to be out of action for a while.

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It looks like I'm gonna be out of action for a while. Nothing wrong with the car, but I have developed a nasty case of Shingles on the right side of my face. :sad5:
My right eye is completely swollen shut, and quite frankly, it has me a bit scared!
Went to the E.R. yesterday and got a couple of prescriptions. Every thing I have been able to find out about Shingles suggests this could take several weeks to clear up.
BUMMER!! :angry:
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:doh: Sorry to hear about your shingles problem. I didn't know anything about shingles but I did choose to pay attention to those television ads that warn about shingles and recommend the shingles vaccine. I don't know how effective the vaccine is, but my wife and I both opted to get the immunization shots last year.

I hope your medical problem with shingles clears quickly.
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Do not take this lightly!

My neighbor put off going to the doctor when he first saw the rash and eventually lost his right eye from the damage. My mom had it a few years back and she was out of commission for many months due to the severe pain. I hope you caught it early enough to nip it in the bud with medication.
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Really sorry to hear about your problem. I put off getting the vaccine, and because I had chicken pox as a kid, guess what....
Yep, I got shingles. Luckily mine turned out to be not as severe as some cases shown on TV. I was treated early, and things cleared up in about three weeks. I know we're all pulling for you and hoping for a quick recovery.
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Hi all; an update.
I think I dodged the bullet with this one. My right eye is slowly opening back up as the swelling is subsiding in the eyelid, and it seems to be working just fine! :woo:
I still look like Quasimodo, but at least I don't think I'd have to feel better to get the energy to die! :tongue:
This feels like the WORST case of the Flu that I have EVER had, but it's slowly subsiding. :angry:
Surprisingly, there has been NO pain in the area of the rash. Maybe I got on the Anti-Viral Medication in time to keep it from developing. ::-):
I'm still peeved that I'm gonna miss the Somernites Cruise this month, but there is another next month.
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Glad to hear that you're recovering.
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Wishes for a speedy recovery. If you have had Chicken Pox then you have the virus in your body and could get Shingles. Things like stress can bring it on. My brother is in his 40's and had a mild case. I am a nurse and recommend the vaccine. It doesn't prevent it 100% but f you do develop Shingles they will be less severe.
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is this car on ebay?
Drive it like you stole it
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Bobby65 wrote:is this car on ebay?
Yes it is.
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