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Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:05 pm
by Foggy
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 ?
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:11 pm
by Skippy
No you're not being a wuss! You're poorly so take some time off and get well soon x
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:15 pm
by kallis3
Foggy I'm sorry to hear that and hope you recover soon.
You should stay at home until you are better.
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:26 pm
by nepensioner
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
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:30 pm
by shrews
Ouch it sounds painful hope you feel better soon.
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:26 pm
by luluj
Hope you are feeling better soon - take time to rest and enjoy the hot weather !
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:58 pm
by Andy1964
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]
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:48 am
by footiemad
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
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:22 am
by kev59
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:37 am
by vimto1029
I'd make the most of being off work, especially in this weather..get yourself outside, the sun might help
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:44 am
by miak
Oh no! I hope you will fee better soon. And STAY home! Rest plenty and look after yourself.
Keep us updated.
Hugglesnuggles! xx
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:07 am
by Broke of London
Defo stay home! No scratching though. Hope you feel better soon xx
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:40 am
by Skeef143
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
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:32 pm
by Pandy
Hope your feeling better soon,
Enjoy the sunshine during yout time off. [:D]
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:16 pm
by Shining
Wishing you a speedy recovery. x