I have started a new blog: Health Matters. Thought I'd let ya know because I'm pushing for ladies to get a vaccination, if possible, for Shingles. Also....ladies, please encourage your man to get one, too.
Another thing: I'm requesting prayer for a decision I'm trying to make. With the onset of Shingles, I am in tremendous pain. Not able to sit, walk, stand or sleep comfortably in any position. And my dad lives in Tennessee--24 hours by bus, which is the only mode of transportation I could take at the moment if I wanted to go see him. He's having multiple heart attacks on a heart that is only functioning at 12 to 15% anyway. He's also having mini-strokes which have caused him to lose his soundness of mind--he's become confused and disoriented. His kidneys are shutting down quickly. My dilemma? I do not know whether to go or stay. Must make a decision. I covet your prayers. selahV
Oh my, I'm sorry to hear that! I'll be praying for you, and your dad!!! (((HUGS)))
Posted by: BrittLeigh | March 26, 2007 at 11:09 PM
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. My mother was ill when I had shingles last year. I was at the end of the 8 weeks of pain when I went to spend time with her. I drove over 500 miles myself. At times sitting with my upper body turn so the shingles on my back would not hurt. When I return home almost two weeks later I did not have the problem.
I will be talking to my doctor about the vaccination. I read about it a few month after my bout with shingles.
Posted by: mary | March 28, 2007 at 09:31 PM