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RAMMEL · March 08, 2025, 11:56:19 AM

Quote from: BarbStAubrey on March 07, 2025, 11:55:05 PMRammel I thought that you only needed shots for shingles if you did not have Chicken Pox as a kid

Pushing 91 now. Don't recall any vaccines back then. I vaguely remember some adult often shouting "Don't scratch it" so am guessing I did have Chicken Pox.
The virus remains in your system for years (probably all your life). It can come back at you years later as SHINGLES. So in response to your thought above --- it is just the opposite of what you thought. If you had Chicken Pox, you can get SHINGLES. --- YOU DON'T WANT TO GET SHINGLES. I can assure you of that. So many nights of little sleep because of the pain. There's med's to help, but they seemed to me to only work for a short duration. While I was able to do it not all can, but I went for half a year without a shirt on. Anything touching my skin was unbearable.

Talk to your Doc about the possibilities. Apparently, even if you've had shingles once, you can have it again.

You might check the Mayo Clinic write up on Shingles. Just Google it

BarbStAubrey · March 08, 2025, 01:35:43 PM

Aha - and so if you did have Chicken Pox you can get Shingles.

Ok and so you are only a year younger and yes, I too remember getting my first 'shot' actually vaccination before I entered school by going to the Fire Station where the firemen gave free vaccinations which I think was for small pox - years later I remember going to the firestation with my children for the paper cup of - now I forgot if it was liquid or a pill - but the first of the deterrents for Polio - I think it was during High School I remember again going to the fire station for a Tetanus shot but since I had whooping cough as a baby only my sister got the whooping cough vaccine.

My brother and kid sister were not born yet. I think they were the first generation, born just after the war, to get several shots before they left the hospital after birth. I also think they may have been the generation where it was more common to be born in a hospital then at home.

I hear getting the Shingles is miserable - thank goodness there are shots but it sounds like you contracted Shingles before you had your first shot - ouch... I thought it was intense itching but from what you are sharing it is intense pain and it can rear its head again - sheesh - I can see why you are an advocate of getting the shot. Thanks...

patricia19 · March 08, 2025, 01:40:41 PM

Thanks for the further information, Rick. I believe I'll go back in May to get it all done.

Today is crummy, a reaction and soreness in both arms from the shots and a large sore lump on the right arm, where I had the tetanus and shingles. But, this too shall pass.

JaneS · March 09, 2025, 06:31:53 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I think I'm glad I never had the reactions that you all have had! I didn't like the shots but I guess it was good that I got them when I did!

I also don't like the time change. I don't know why we couldn't just live with the time as it was. It was the way things were meant to be and some people had to make changes. I guess part of my reason for not liking the change is that I grew up in farm country closely related to farmers in my dad's family! I heard them talking about the change and not liking it. So I followed in their footsteps!

Cooper is here! And now he's waiting for his morning walk. We'll do that and then I'll get my shower and get ready for church. When I get home I'll be getting ready for a visit tomorrow from my kid sister's granddaughter. My sister has been gone since her mid-fifties and I sort of lost contact with her family. This young lady moved back to the area and she showed up in church a couple weeks ago and now she's coming for lunch tomorrow so we can get a bit closer. I'm looking forward to this meeting!

I wish you all a great day! Do your best to enjoy it! it's yours!

Amy · March 09, 2025, 07:29:58 AM

Good morning

A day of rest here although I must admit I have had a couple of them already. One could get used to this ...maybe.

When I saw the scaring of my friends back from shingles, across her lower back ranging from 4 to 8 inches I then decided to get the shingle shot. I can't imangine the pain she went through. Another lady had them under her finger nails and in her hair....so yes get the shot!!

I am with you on the time change Jane. When farming the cows didn't mind getting fed a bit early but gosh they didn't like waiting for their food or to be milked. I would try to even it out but they knew!

Better get my rear in gear..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

phyllis · March 09, 2025, 11:02:18 AM

Time change has messed me up!

patricia19 · March 09, 2025, 01:32:45 PM

Good morning, another day of crystalline skies and sleet, you can't count it as snow nor like rain, but neither stays long.

My right arm lost its bump, but the area is still bruised and mildly sore. I probably shouldn't have gotten so many at once but wanted it over with. Other than another shingles shot in May, or extra Covid, I should be finished.

I slept most of yesterday and forgot about the time change until this morning. I've done meet and greets, morning routine and everyone's been fed with coffee in hand.

The only thing for today is an Amazon order, so I'm going to check out that third eaglet born yesterday and probably answer way too many emails. It's time for another slash and burn session there.

CallieOK · March 09, 2025, 01:59:55 PM

Good Morning from a (FINALLY!) sunny, warm central Oklahoma - which is "supposed" to be all this week.

I've been reading but having been posted because I usually read on my Tablet and, as a touch typist, I don't do well trying to do one letter at a time (and too lazy to come to the computer.)

Jane S, every time I read about your 4-legged Cooper, I think about my two-legged Cooper - my 10-month-old Great Grandson! His grandparents brought him over last Sunday and we had a fine time as he explored every inch of my living room and kitchen crawling and pulling up to stand and reach things. I'd put things away but didn't realize he's a Reacher and his arms are long.
He wasn't sure where he was or just who I am until he saw my walker. His grandparents baby-sit while his mama works and it was as if he connected with the lady who was at his grandparents' house for three days (after I'd had my hospital stay).

I watch sites for eagles but not the one "everyone" is watching. It's even been the newspaper and on newscasts. Tried clicking on Patricia' link and it was confusing. Is it on You Tube and do I have to subscribe?
That's it for now.

patricia19 · March 09, 2025, 03:16:01 PM

Callie, here is a link and a screenshot from today;

https://youtu.be/h3kePuNY-48

BarbStAubrey · March 09, 2025, 03:20:33 PM

All kinds of crazy sleeping - so tired yesterday evening I waited as long as I could and in bed by 8: then up at 10 to 1: so changed clocks and back in bed at what was then 3: up briefly at what was 8:30 and back to bed - could not stay awake and then slept through till noon which did help my dignity knowing it was really 11: - where all this need to sleep came from - it is not like I was especially busy yesterday or did anything that required any physical exertion.

Looks like the heavy rain shower yesterday brought in another cold spell - actually pleased - I love my flannel shirts and this gives me one more day to wear one of my favorite shirts. I've a collection so I can have a clean shirt each day of the week. A couple are more of a favorite than others.

Callie if you are having a warm sunny day than I bet that is what we will have tomorrow. Ha we all have a Cooper it seems - my Cooper is now 33 and living out of state in Denver - likes the terrain for running and hiking but so expensive to live there he wants back to Texas - He was taken back when he went to register his vehicle - forgot now but an astronomical amount of money.

Patricia your forgetting till today to change the clocks brought a thought to mind - really when it comes down to it - we live alone - what difference would it make - as for TV programs we should think like living back east since they are an hour ahead but everything else - oh I guess an appointment - for that it would depend upon how often we have an appointment outside the house - in my mind the trouble comes because this daylight savings is for so long - doesn't change back until November.

Looks like I need to find a movie to watch this evening - PBS is doing its donation drive for another 2 weeks so nothing on TV - hope y'all are having a nice Sunday... till later...

patricia19 · March 09, 2025, 03:21:14 PM

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patricia19 · March 09, 2025, 03:28:35 PM

Barb, when we became a state in 1959, businesses wanted an easier time dealing with other businesses in the lower 48, so they petitioned for a time change. To give you an idea, The sun is supposedly directly overhead at noon. Our sun is directly overhead at three in the afternoon.

Of course in the summer we have almost 24/7 hours of daylight and in the winter, between three and four hours.

patricia19 · March 09, 2025, 06:54:09 PM

Is it normal to develop facial bruising on one side of the face two days after injections? This is on the right side where, on the right arm, I had the shingles shot.

There is a small bruise on my chin and a slightly larger one on my right top cheekbone developing in the last three hours.

I'd no falls, bumps or other explanations.

RAMMEL · March 09, 2025, 07:41:44 PM

Never heard of that kind of reaction. Could it have happened in your sleep last night?

patricia19 · March 09, 2025, 07:55:46 PM

I talked to someone at the hospital's healthcare department and while they said it's more common to bruise further down the arm, she said since I'd had a hard warm bruised knot, after the vaccination, it's probably the vaccine moving through the body and shingles is a hard vaccine.

She said to move my arms more to help it travel. I've never had a reaction to shots before and believe me, I would have noticed it, sleeping or not. The under eye showed up in the morning today and the cheekbone bruise right before 2 pm this afternoon.

RAMMEL · March 09, 2025, 08:23:11 PM

I've been told that more women have a reaction to the shingles shot than men.

JaneS · March 09, 2025, 08:31:42 PM

I can't keep my eyes open tonight so I'm just going to say "Good Night Everyfriend" and race down the hall and leap into my bed! Tomorrow is going to be another busy day! My kid sister's granddaughter is coming over for lunch and to catch up on life. She's probable in her mid to late 20s and I haven't seen her in many years. she had moved out of the area after my sister passed away. I think she might have been in her early teena the last time I saw her. I think this is going to be a special day!

Amy · March 10, 2025, 07:09:16 AM

Good morning..
We had a bit of a snowfall.......called leaveright...leave right there and the sun hopefully will deal with it.

Off to the Dr this afternoon, last trip was cancelled due to snow.

Phyllis, thank you for the coffee.

Patricia, hope your bruising has gone away.

Jane, enjoy your company.

Barb, flannel shirts are so comfy! Lately I am leaning to pullovers.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

patricia19 · March 10, 2025, 11:25:26 AM

Good morning, eleven degrees and clear at 7:14am. Meet and greets are ongoing, coffee's brewed and Farrah's fed.

Rick, I looked on the computer re: you're saying you've heard more women than men bruising and could find no mention of either other than at site bruising and other minor symptoms lasting perhaps two days. The pharmacist said some arm bruising is more common but facial is rare, lucky me...

Amy, the cheek bruise is smaller and yellowish, but is diminishing. The chin bruise, is still reddish but also smaller. I could find no mention of facial bruising online, only onsite bruising. However, the pharmacist did know of some instances saying the vaccine is a "hard" one, whatever that means. After researching information on the web and seeing photos, I urge everyone to get the vaccine.

Amy · March 10, 2025, 11:29:48 AM

Patricia, photos are scary!!! Yes get the vaccine!

Where is MG?

patricia19 · March 10, 2025, 12:15:09 PM

Uh...I did on Friday...

BarbStAubrey · March 10, 2025, 12:31:11 PM

Fun and games - temporary partial broke into pieces while eating of all things a salad - I think I've swallowed a few small pieces - called and thank goodness the permanent bridge is in - had to coordinate with Paul since he drives and so I will be drinking liquids till Wednesday - the entire partial did not break off and the front tooth is still there - I guess it doesn't matter if it also goes but just as soon not look like a character from li'l Abner even if I'm the only one to see myself.

tra la another flannel shirt day... sun out though and that is nice - I really need to do a load of wash - just can't get going - least little thing and I get stressed - I know, I know instead of complaining do something and if there is nothing to do then pull up you big boy/girl pants and get on with it... Ok I'll get the laundry started

MarsGal · March 10, 2025, 05:21:49 PM

I am here, just spending my time trying to get the taxes in order. I am still missing a form from the bank handling George's trust and I had to hunt for cost basis stuff for some stocks, then I have to see about getting an amended 1099 for that and then there is the worksheet for the house. Wanted to have a CPA do the taxes this year but, so far, I haven't found any that want to take on new clients.

Oscar had been sick again this afternoon.

BTW, the chicks are absolutely adorable.

Amy · March 10, 2025, 05:23:07 PM

Quote from: patricia19 on March 10, 2025, 12:15:09 PMUh...I did on Friday...

Sorry Patricia, I meant for those NOT vaccinated.

patricia19 · March 10, 2025, 05:56:42 PM

OOPS!

Amy · March 10, 2025, 06:27:25 PM

LoL, tis ok. I should have clarified my statement.

Glad all is well MG.Hope Oscar is better.

Amy · March 11, 2025, 07:14:56 AM

Good morning.

Today the temp is to tickle the 50's.I will take that!! All too soon we will be complaining about the heat.
Picking up a few things at the grocery store then home to bake.

Barb,you ended up with a very crunchy salad hope the new bridge is better.

Patricia, the chickes are so cute! Some crows are back but no sign of Dropwing...maybe he has moved on???

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · March 11, 2025, 08:15:03 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! Yesterday was such a busy day that when I got home last night and turned on the TV, I immediately went to sleep in front of it! When I woke up I turned it off, turned off all the lights and hit the haystack. And this morning I don't have Cooper so I'm moving slower. When I finish here, I'm getting dressed and taking a walk! Maybe that will get me going.

This afternoon, Cathy is picking me up and we're doing some errands. One of them is to get my ID corrected so that I can buy an airline ticket. I'm really not sure I want to fly any more with all the accidents that are happening. And it crosses my mind that I wonder if there are REALLY more accidents or are we just hearing more about them with all the incoming info?

I read everything and I think all my shots are up to date. Cathy reminds me when I need another one. I hope you are all well. And I hope your TEETH are fixed by now!

Oh Well....whatever! I wish you all a great day! Make it your own in every way! And don't forgt to share it with us! We're nosy!

JaneS · March 11, 2025, 08:17:59 AM

I forgot to say that my lunch with my kid sister's granddaughter was really nice and we learned a lot about each other. And she has invited me to have lunch with her family and remeet them all and get to know them. I'm going to enjoy that!

phyllis · March 11, 2025, 08:23:48 AM

Supposed to be in 70's here today. So far it is a pretty day outside my window.

I will try to help David do household laundry today but, other than that not much going on.

Take care, All.

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