Yes it is strange that I posted a picture of my pipe,new lighter, and a tin of tobacco, and keep getting comment won't be posted till its approved. This is about 2 weeks now.I mean it's a banal comment. I wonder if it's because I gave a shout out to Wannalight.com.
If you've had chicken pox, the virus can reactivate, usually later in life, and you get shingles from your own body, but someone with shingles cannot give you shingles.
If you've never had chicken pox, someone with shingles can give you chicken pox, but not shingles.
The shingles vaccine is only as effective as flu vaccine, in other words, not 100%. But get the vaccine. I didn't and I wish like hell I had.
BTW, shingles on top of sciatica is a little bit of hell on earth. OK, a lot of hell on earth.
If these vaccines are anything like the flu vaccine then it's only 30% effective...but I'm no doctor. My neighbor works for a large drug company and he said drugs usually are only 20-30% effective. This has been verified by my practicioner as well. So, no guarantee is what I'm saying, FWIW.
At the Lewiston/Auburn VA Clinic, when I got the shingles shot, the nurse told me that it had been discovered that even though they recommend getting the show after the age of 60, the sooner after that age you get it, the better coverage against shingles it seems to give people.
Might be time to begin worrying. The same day I sent the letter to Chris I also mailed a Ghosts Of Pompeii compilation CD to someone else. And that person received my CD two days ago. I'm sure Chris must have received my letter by now and would have responded on the site. Of course all it might mean is he doesn't have internet access. Not quite sure what the next step is.
@motie2 Are you sure the blockage is from the Shingles? It may have more to do with the Sciatica. I had an extruded disc (similar to herniated disc only burst with the fluid seeping out) which was the cause of my Sciatica. After a few days of extreme pain I could no longer urinate because it was effecting the nerves that stimulate the bladder, so I was scheduled for immediate emergency surgery. This may not be Shingles related but having more to do with your back and Sciatica. Something to consider. Either way I hope the doctors can pinpoint the problem and get you back up and running. Long past time for relief from your pain. You'll be sorely missed here. But for the present concentrate on getting well.
Sorry to hear this@motie2,Thank you for letting TPL members know .We all hope things work out well for you. I will miss your posts and insightful knowledge.Best Wishes and a fast recovery.
I’ll second the motion for the shingles vaccine. My babies gave me chickenpox when I was in my 30’s and, let me tell you, you don’t want that as an adult. They cruised through it, but it kicked my fanny every which way but loose.
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A word of advice -- even if it is not 100% effective, get the damn shingles vaccine. You do not want this......
If you've had chicken pox, the virus can reactivate, usually later in life, and you get shingles from your own body, but someone with shingles cannot give you shingles.
If you've never had chicken pox, someone with shingles can give you chicken pox, but not shingles.
The shingles vaccine is only as effective as flu vaccine, in other words, not 100%. But get the vaccine. I didn't and I wish like hell I had.
BTW, shingles on top of sciatica is a little bit of hell on earth. OK, a lot of hell on earth.
GET THE VACCINE.
I would appreciate your prayers...... and good thoughts.....
I’ll second the motion for the shingles vaccine. My babies gave me chickenpox when I was in my 30’s and, let me tell you, you don’t want that as an adult. They cruised through it, but it kicked my fanny every which way but loose.