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Friday 17 April 2015

Yep its Shingles**

On Monday as I got ready for bed, I noticed a huge red blip on my right chest side, and a few , lumps, looked like bites, so put some cream on and went to bed.. the next day it was still there, but now getting larger. The following day it was hurting and very very hot, so thought it must be an infection and took myself along to the doctors surgery before they closed for Lunch. Because there were no other patients waiting, after half an hour's wait I was seen by the Doctor. He took one look and said Shingles* Of course I have heard about it, knowing that it is a chicken pox related thingy, but never in a million years would think I would catch it** Because of my second son's marriage becoming precarious, and having his sad face at home over Easter, then a small panic attack, which I related to his news.. I have been told that stress levels can impact on the immune system and whoops, you have it visit you! I was thinking that my panic attack was because I had not taken the tablet for a night or two, just being too tired to remember... but when this turned up in all its glory and being told that stress would perhaps be at root, I began to realise just what at traumatic Easter weekend I had had. Like most people, especially mothers, I keep my own counsel and internalize my feelings. . It is when my body has had enough of coping that I get panic attacks etc in the first place. Their marriage was from the outside, very loving and strong, but over a decade and waiting until my son Qualified, put having babies on hold.. so now he is ready to develop his business and her clock is ticking.. Children became an important issue.. My son, retreats when he encounters arguments over and over again, until its all too much and he decides he's had enough. I do feel for her too, as her clock is ticking and she has waiting so long.. but their relationship is too rocky at the moment to think about anything but getting separated. They have tried counselling, but that has not worked over the last six months. As you know as parents we cannot take sides, and I spoke for many hours too on the phone to her, trying to help with her unhappiness, but in the end it is their road, not mine and they will have to work it out So that is why I think I have now got this awful Shingles. I have antiviral meds and also calamine lotion to sooth the skin.. it helps a little. Most of all I am told to rest, but that is impossible even though I am retired, I have lots to do each day, and the idea of just lying on the bed all day does not appeal at the moment. Maybe I would recover more quickly, I just dont know, I'd feel so guilty I'm sure!! If anyone has any ideas how long to rest, or what helps to cope with it, would welcome those comments.. meanwhile to all of you, have a super weekend.. J

9 comments:

  1. I am so very sorry to hear about your shingles. I know my mother had it and she was very sick. I hope it will go away shortly. I understand about having too much to do but you must make some time each day to take it easy. I wish I had some other advice to give you. Unfortunately it's just one of those things that just has to go away on its own. I'm so sad for you.

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  2. bless your heart Kathy for thinking of me, it is difficult, but I am sure its not as bad as some have had it, I am still standing ha ha... hope you have a great weekend..all the best Jx

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  3. Oooo, shingles are a nasty business! I hope they go away soon. Please follow the doctor's recommendation for rest -- anything that is not life and death urgent, just let it go until you're better!

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  4. So sorry to hear about the shingles. No fun as I understand it. Take care and may you feel better soon<3

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  5. Well, if you imbibe, and I can't remember if you do, a martini always seems to help (from what I've heard...haha) We have these things over here called a Lemon Drop, delicious !
    But I doubt they make them to go.

    But on the more practical, but not as much fun side, perhaps a cold compress?
    At any rate, I hope they are gone soon.

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  6. I don't have any advice except rest, eat healthy foods and keep yourself hydrated. Your immune system is going to need all you can throw at it. I hope you are not in too much pain. xo

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  7. surprisingly, I gave up alcohol around two years ago, just happened, no reason other than I was not enjoying it any more and as my husband had become teetotal before, it was not fun just drinking on my own.. besides I liked to have a cigarette when I had a drink and he has Copd, and that wasnt good to be in the house.. Refused to smoke outside my own house.. so gave it up... so now I am full of tea or coffee.. not feeling a hundred percent, but thats because its early days of this thingy... the blisters come next... yikes... anyway, thank you all for your kind thoughts and words..x

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  8. Hi Rosie, lovely to meet you, I see you've joined my blog (on which I haven't been posting lately) and I'm very sorry to hear of the shingles - I was hospitalised with them just a few years ago (set off by massive stress) and it was not a pleasant experience.
    I have to tell you I absolutely adore your house! I think I shall enjoy following your blog and getting to know you very much.
    Rose from Oz.

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    1. Thanks for your kind comments, I have more pictures which I shall put over the coming days... I do have a quite nice house. We bought it when we were working at our own businessnes. I ran a recruitment company that head hunted Lawyers, and my husband kept in touch with his partners, at the firm of Chartered Accountants that he owned. Now I retired and he is semi retired, and we do keep busy, just keeping on top of all the housework and gardening ha ha ... oh and taking care of our two dogs.. but it comes into its own when my five children and their children and friends come over at Christmas, then it really does come alive with sounds!!!

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