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Foggy

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Post by Foggy » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:05 pm
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After spending the last week crawling into work in agony, with what felt like really bad sunburn from the top of one thigh up across one side of my stomach and back, yesterday I developed a rash.

Off to the doc today who confirmed my suspicion of my first ever bout of shingles ! Luckily, although the pain is in several dermatomes (areas served by each nerve) the doc reckons the rash will confine itself to one dermatome --- unfortunately it has chosen a very sensitive one ( I'll leave you to figure that one out!).

Anyhooo -- I have decided not to carry on crawling to work this week (doc did say she'd sign me off next week if I wanted, but I don't want to take the mickey)and dose up on painkillers and my oh so tasty course of anti-virals.

Am I being a wuss and should I go to work ?
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Post by Skippy » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:11 pm
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No you're not being a wuss! You're poorly so take some time off and get well soon x
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Post by kallis3 » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:15 pm
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Foggy I'm sorry to hear that and hope you recover soon.

You should stay at home until you are better.
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Post by nepensioner » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:26 pm
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not a wuss at all Foggy, I had shingles a year or so back, and it was very painful. Fortunately it only lasted 10 days or so, so you have my sympathy xx
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Post by shrews » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:30 pm
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Ouch it sounds painful hope you feel better soon.
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Post by luluj » Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:26 pm
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Hope you are feeling better soon - take time to rest and enjoy the hot weather !
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Post by Andy1964 » Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:58 pm
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Not the most pleasant of things to have Foggy, had a bout years ago which came out in a small circular pattern on my chest........thought I'd become Scaramanga but without The Golden Gun (007 fans know)

Lap up all the sympathy you can without being too girly about it[:D]
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Post by footiemad » Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:48 am
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Oh poor you . You must take the time off as I remember when my hubby had shingles and it was very painful (he said it was anyway). Hope you feel better soon Foggy x
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Post by kev59 » Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:22 am
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sorry to hear your not well Foggy.
you should stay at home till your better, no company thinks any more of you for working when your ill.
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Post by vimto1029 » Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:37 am
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I'd make the most of being off work, especially in this weather..get yourself outside, the sun might help ;-)
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Post by miak » Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:44 am
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Oh no! I hope you will fee better soon. And STAY home! Rest plenty and look after yourself.

Keep us updated.

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Post by Broke of London » Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:07 am
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Defo stay home! No scratching though. Hope you feel better soon xx
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Post by Skeef143 » Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:40 am
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Definitely stay at home Foggy, after all it's a virus, and they affect the whole of your body, make sure you get lots of rest xxx
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Post by Pandy » Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:32 pm
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Hope your feeling better soon,

Enjoy the sunshine during yout time off. [:D]
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Post by Shining » Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:16 pm
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Wishing you a speedy recovery. x
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