Chicken pox from shingles?
schoolhouse_gwagain
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Rain water for chicken --- we have asphalt shingle...
Comments (3)Aloha Bonzgirl, It probably depends on the age of the asphalt roof. If you have just installed it, then let it get washed off by a couple heavy rains first. After that, it shouldn't be any problem IMO. Actually, the grit that comes down off the asphalt shingles may help the chickens digest grain? You could get some sort of a water filter if it worries you, although that seems like an un-necessary step, but I'm not an expert on this stuff. Almost all of the roofs around here are tin so we don't have a lot of experience with asphalt roofing. A hui hou, Cathy...See Morecould this be shingles?
Comments (7)Interesting because I am having a breakout right now with this exact same thing! It is Herpes Simplex. It starts out painful, and within hours the little bumps show up. The area expands to a red patch that is itchy and painful at the same time, the bumps meld together to become a blister-like bump. Then the blister goes away, the red patch goes away, and there is absolutely no scar or indication that this ever existed. This entire process takes about a week. For the first few days when it is itchy I put a large bandaid over it with anti-itch Neosporin, but when the blister appears I air it out, helping it to dry faster. I get these when I am really stressed out (my cousin passed last week and I got it when I returned home from the funeral) but any stressful situation or dental work can be a trigger for me. I usually get them once or maybe twice a year. I am supposed to take Valtrex every day, but as soon as the symptoms start I take two and go from there. It does shorten the length of the virus, it used to take two weeks to disappear. Make sure to WASH YOUR HANDS every time you touch it, it is very contagious. Also, this can only be diagnosed in the first days of the small blisters, the doctor needs to get a sample from that, not once it has become one big blister. We are not alone, there are many of us who have this, I hope this helps!...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 MoreChicken Pox and Shingles
Comments (22)Maire posted a good general info page on the vaccine. I hesitated a long time, even though my dr recommended it. After seeing how hard it affected a friend of my sisters (who is a very hardy person who rarely gets down with illnesses), I got the shot in December 2008. No side effects. I had to order the vaccine from my pharmacist,...back then there was a 3 to 5 month wait on it. When it came in, I called for a dr appt, then called pharmacy for when I had the appt. By the way, I had been told that it would cost me some money, but it ended up being totally covered w/Medicare. Call your insurance company prior to ordering the vaccine to see if you will owe anything. Shirley...See MoreUptown Gal
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