Urgh

[smokingboot]

Well, that was a terrible night. Yesterday was my day for pneumococcal vaccination, and like a big girl, I did not cry off; indeed, inspired by shimmerwine 's advice, I went and spoke to them about getting the shingles vaccination too. They were very relieved, and obligingly put one in each arm.

The nurse sat me down and asked me if I felt immunocompromised. My answer was genuine puzzlement. How would I know what being immunocompromised feels like? I'm given to understand that all this is in response to a combination of recent radiotherapy and age, but surely they are jumping the gun by a decade or so.

Cue coming home and feeling like death. The cold wasn't helping, but by god things got painful and weird, couldn't lift things, couldn't lean on my side... a very bad night's sleep and still in pain now. Ouch and Damn but probably the right thing to do. Sooner early than too late. There, that's all my sense used up for the year. Any further attempts to act like a grown-up will be taken out of 2026's wisdom stores.

Comments

[mallorys_camera]

The shingles vaccine is a very difficult one. Hope you feel better soon.

[smokingboot]

Thanks for those wishes, the shingles vax is definitely a gift that keeps on giving! 😬

[flemmings]

Have heard about the horrors of the shingles vaccine. But you got it and you survived it, go you.

[smokingboot]

Thanks, I celebrated my valour with a glass of whisky last night :-)

[bleodswean]

Shingles vax HURTS! So much that I really really had to steel myself to get the second shot. BUT .... I've seen shingles do horrific damage to a person's SOUL so I think as far as vaccines go, it's the one to get at our age.

[smokingboot]

Yes, the only thing that's driving me towards the second is a determination to ensure this discomfort isn't wasted. Learning about the possible effects of shingles on sufferers absolutely horrified me, I feel for anyone who goes through it.

[shimmerwine]

Oh, man, I'm sorry it was so painful for you! It's worth it in the long run, I promise you. :)

[smokingboot]

I believe you! And thanks for giving me your advice. I had no idea that shingles could do so much damage. The pain's gone, only one more shot to go, and it's definitely worth it.