carni 10,094 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Both my Brother and Chris have experienced Shingles and it really is a painfull ailment. Chris was given some kind of liquid to dab on and he says it was like rubbing salt into an open wound. Thankfully another Doctor changed the treatment to something easier to bear. He will be eligible for the vaccine next year, and says he will definately have it. No way does he want Shingles again. Aw come on Michael. We thought we had got you there!!! Give us a clue? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Ok, carni. I'm playing Openside Flanker tomorrow. That's a good clue. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Guess what i'm just googleing. Blummin Eck Michael, Its no use asking you to play Tiddley Winks then 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 To use a quote of my Dad's .......... 'You're pulling a flanker Michael' !!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Billy Fury videos, carni? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Michael, You are testing my Brain Cell. This is where I embarress Mi sen. Billy Fury Video's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I have had shingles more time than I care to remember... didn't know a jab was even a thing! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 One of our neighbours passed away due to shingles, she used to have regular attacks, not much the quacks could do for her. I had chicken pox when my Daughter was just a few months old, Doc said she'd be safe due to the immunity the wife passed on to her, luckily I've never had shingles, known many who have and suffered with excruciating pain from them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 #430, Videos all watched again. I blame you Michael for giving me the idea! Well, I had to give up my cycleing and Dancing because I was having some scarey happenings in my chest when I did any exersize. Weather permitting we are going to try a gentle bike ride for a couple of miles today, too see if my problems have settled down yet. The nurse who put my Heart Moniter for me on Thursday says to do all my normal things so we will see what happens. Fingers crossed. I have forgotten what it's like doing anything other than moving at 'Snail Pace'. I feel like Cliff Richards now I'm................Wired For Sound. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 My eldest daughter had shingles when she was 11. Not nice at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 To be honest, I didn't know anything about shingles. Since putting my jokey post on (#415) I've learnt how painful and nasty it is. In the case of Ayupmeducks's neighbour it led to her death. I really am sorry to read that Melissa often gets it as she must really suffer. I checked out LizzieM's post (#421) and read that it was for people over 70. If it's so serious, as your posts suggest, then it should be for everyone, whatever their age. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Well, went mendling along to the QMC this afternoon. First call, Cardiology for ECG. Then to the Vascular Clinic for a twenty questions session with nurse. Then see doctor to explain the finer points of the "procedure" then give some blood. All set now for tomorrow, Kick - Off at 8 am if lucky home tomorrow sometime !!! Been winding Mrs Catfan up since yesterday, told her I will have a hand bell to summon her to my sick bed ! when I require assistance. I dare not repeat on here what her response was ! BTW Bleddy WI-FI at QMC, £6 a day. ! I should COCO 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Big Day on for tomorrow catfan. I should check the bell in case Mrs catfan has selataped the clapper down. All the best Miduck. You will soon be running up that hill to Wetherspoons. There will be no stopping you. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Best wishes for a successful outcome, caftan.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 All the best tomorrow ,the teas are on me when your mended ,sorry I meant to say on the table,you are paying from the money you save on your wifi.gunna buy mrs catfan a stair lift for christmas she can send your snap up on that.give the poor lady a rest,I dont know catfan the things you will do to get breakfast in bed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 #436 - I agree Michael. I have had it at least 3 times this year and it is so so painful. I've also heard it's much more common in older people. #437 - good luck for tomorrow Catfan. Shall be thinking of you. Let us know how you get on. Will keep you in my prayers! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I had shingles in my 40s a joining line of spots that went up and over my body but I was lucky no pain ot itching. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 catfan, I've just come on to Nottstalgia to wish you all the best. I'll be thinking of you and I hope everything goes well for you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 carni (#438), I winced at your remark 'sellotape the clapper down' until I re-read the post and realised what you meant. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Been awake since 01.30 am ! a bit excited about today I think ! It was very nice to get my own back on the cat too, I woke him up for a change, revenge is sweet ! We turned in at 9pm last night so both of us are wide awake now. I got up & fed the cat & made the tea ! Many thanks to everyone for the kind wishes, see you later,Catfan ! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Good Luck Catfan, Hope all goes well 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Best Wishes for a speedy recovery catfan. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Keep smiling, catfan. Just remember the joke I told you and Sue in Wetherspoon's last week - about the man in hospital who had had a leg amputated. The surgeon went to see him lying in his bed and told him 'I have some bad news and some good news' . The man said 'Tell me the bad news'. The surgeon said 'We have taken the wrong leg off'. 'Oh no', said the man, 'what's the good news'. 'The other leg is getting better', said the surgeon. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 All the best Catfan, thinking of you mate. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Thinking of you Catfan. Sitting here having my morning coffee and Nottstalgia fix. You are five hours in front of us so hopefully you are as good as new already. Better watch out for the cat though. They always get their revenge! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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