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pammyfay
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nervous..about different color shingle than siding
Comments (3)At first I hated the color of our roof. It was a color our builder suggested, as did the supply company. It seemed to me to really stand out compared to the siding. But after they got the stone put up, and the stained concrete in the front done, it looks just fine. Try to step back and not just concentrate on one thing. When I was lamenting our roof color, I drove around our neighborhood and looked at other roofs, and was amazed I had never noticed the colors before. Some were green, some blue, some brown, some black, some red....See MoreShingles vaccine?
Comments (34)Cam ~ You should still get the vaccine even if you are not certain you've had Chicken Pox. Per the CDC, approx 99.5% of all U.S. citizens over age 40 have had Chicken Pox at some point in their life. Even if you haven't, the vaccine will not hurt you. Also, if you've already had Shingles, you should still get the vaccine because it can help prevent future outbreaks. Rose ~ I would definitely speak with your doctor first. Per Merck, the manufacturer, "ZOSTAVAX is a LIVE, attenuated varicella-zoster vaccine and administration may result in disseminated disease in individuals who are immunosuppressed or immunodeficient. Do not administer ZOSTAVAX to immunosuppressed or immunodeficient individuals including those with a history of primary or acquired immunodeficiency states, leukemia, lymphoma or other malignant neoplasms affecting the bone marrow or lymphatic system, AIDS or other clinical manifestations of infection with human immunodeficiency viruses, and those on immunosuppressive therapy." In other words, it could be very dangerous to give to someone in one of those groups. Here's a link to their info: MERCK ZOSTAVAX INFO Hope this is helpful. Blessings, ~Addy~ Here is a link that might be useful: Q&A About Shingles and Vaccine...See MoreQuestion about shingles
Comments (18)Thanks, ladies. Chisue, the first one started under my left breast, and now it has spread to a bigger spot a little lower and closer to the center of my abdomen. I didn't think I was any more stressed than usual, but I'm dealing with brain tumour issues and that's not always easy. The ER doc said she reviewed my medical history and feels I have a low functioning immune system. I'm still having some issues with my wrist. I discovered it was broken in October (I think) when the chiropractor sent me for an xray. I have no idea when or how I broke it, but it was a fragility break. I may have mentioned that when it happened, I can't remember. Anyway, I pass the time trying to enjoy myself developing skills in hobbies I enjoy- gardening, cake decorating and sewing. I'm a very nervous sewer, for some reason. I just try to stay focussed on positive activities. I do believe my shingles could have been worse.. I had started to get that same pain around my side towards the back, but nothing has developed there as of yet. Fingers crossed (but it's hard to type that way)....See MoreQuestion about shingles
Comments (13)TV commercials and what I believe to be my own slight case is the only experience I have with shingles. One night when I was home alone I was woken out of a deep sleep with what felt like a knife stab in my back. It totally freaked me out and I tore the bed apart thinking I had been bit or stung. When I reached around and touched my back there was a small bit of fluid, what I guessed where a couple of blisters. I had a rash about 4 inches by 1 inch. The next day my sister and co-workers believed it looked like shingles. It was slightly tender especially shirts rubbing on it. It lasted about a month. I still wonder sometimes if it was actually shingles. Unless you go to the Dr, I think you will always wonder too....See MoreTulsaRose
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