Kent McCord be with you, my son.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 8:16pmJeez, that sounds awful. Just spent the last hour or so doing searches and catching up on IMCT’s flu history. So yeah, I think I’ll get the flu shot every year. You know…to go along with my usual immunity-boosting daily spoonful of dirt.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 7:02pmHa! I'm usually good for one cold or flu per year. It fucks me up good for 48–72 hours, but then I'm good for the rest of the year. (Search for "Kent McCord" here for one time when I got the flu and had some interesting hallucinations.)
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One of my top 3 miserable medical related experiences. I was in constant pain and asprin/tylnol/advil did fuck all. I was constantly in the verge of tears from the pain. Probably my worst experience now that I think about it as it lasted several daysKimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 8:12pmYeah they had the shingles vax at the pharmacy too but I figured 2 shots, and 2 sets of paperwork, were enough for one trip. Never had shingles but I’ve heard it sucks.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 7:52pmIve not had the flu since middle school and never got the vaccine until recently. I wasnt opposed just never got around to it. But I got it last year realizing if I didn't I was no better than these assholes who dont want to get the covid shot. I thought am I not getting the flu because my immune system was so hardy or because I was basically piggy backed off the people who did get a flu shot. So Ive gotten it the past two years. Getting the shingles vax too because that shit is brutal and dont ever want to experience it again.
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I recall my grandfather had it as well as a couple of guys I worked with, no thanks! Got our first shot a couple of months ago, actually got a call from the pharmacy today asking if we were ready to come in for the second one, but I told them we're waiting until after the holidays. Had some chills and aches the first night, kind of run down the following morning, but I attribute that to having slept poorly due to the chills.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 8:30pmOne of my top 3 miserable medical related experiences. I was in constant pain and asprin/tylnol/advil did fuck all. I was constantly in the verge of tears from the pain. Probably my worst experience now that I think about it as it lasted several daysKimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 8:12pmYeah they had the shingles vax at the pharmacy too but I figured 2 shots, and 2 sets of paperwork, were enough for one trip. Never had shingles but I’ve heard it sucks.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 7:52pmIve not had the flu since middle school and never got the vaccine until recently. I wasnt opposed just never got around to it. But I got it last year realizing if I didn't I was no better than these assholes who dont want to get the covid shot. I thought am I not getting the flu because my immune system was so hardy or because I was basically piggy backed off the people who did get a flu shot. So Ive gotten it the past two years. Getting the shingles vax too because that shit is brutal and dont ever want to experience it again.
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Yikes. Is that an annual/seasonal vaccine or more of a one-time thing?revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 8:30pmOne of my top 3 miserable medical related experiences. I was in constant pain and asprin/tylnol/advil did fuck all. I was constantly in the verge of tears from the pain. Probably my worst experience now that I think about it as it lasted several daysKimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 8:12pmYeah they had the shingles vax at the pharmacy too but I figured 2 shots, and 2 sets of paperwork, were enough for one trip. Never had shingles but I’ve heard it sucks.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 7:52pmIve not had the flu since middle school and never got the vaccine until recently. I wasnt opposed just never got around to it. But I got it last year realizing if I didn't I was no better than these assholes who dont want to get the covid shot. I thought am I not getting the flu because my immune system was so hardy or because I was basically piggy backed off the people who did get a flu shot. So Ive gotten it the past two years. Getting the shingles vax too because that shit is brutal and dont ever want to experience it again.
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It looks like its good for about 5 years.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 9:58pmYikes. Is that an annual/seasonal vaccine or more of a one-time thing?revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 8:30pmOne of my top 3 miserable medical related experiences. I was in constant pain and asprin/tylnol/advil did fuck all. I was constantly in the verge of tears from the pain. Probably my worst experience now that I think about it as it lasted several daysKimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 8:12pmYeah they had the shingles vax at the pharmacy too but I figured 2 shots, and 2 sets of paperwork, were enough for one trip. Never had shingles but I’ve heard it sucks.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 7:52pmIve not had the flu since middle school and never got the vaccine until recently. I wasnt opposed just never got around to it. But I got it last year realizing if I didn't I was no better than these assholes who dont want to get the covid shot. I thought am I not getting the flu because my immune system was so hardy or because I was basically piggy backed off the people who did get a flu shot. So Ive gotten it the past two years. Getting the shingles vax too because that shit is brutal and dont ever want to experience it again.
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Ah, cool, thanks. I'll have to put that one on my to do list.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 10:04pmIt looks like its good for about 5 years.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 9:58pmYikes. Is that an annual/seasonal vaccine or more of a one-time thing?revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 8:30pmOne of my top 3 miserable medical related experiences. I was in constant pain and asprin/tylnol/advil did fuck all. I was constantly in the verge of tears from the pain. Probably my worst experience now that I think about it as it lasted several daysKimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 8:12pmYeah they had the shingles vax at the pharmacy too but I figured 2 shots, and 2 sets of paperwork, were enough for one trip. Never had shingles but I’ve heard it sucks.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 7:52pmIve not had the flu since middle school and never got the vaccine until recently. I wasnt opposed just never got around to it. But I got it last year realizing if I didn't I was no better than these assholes who dont want to get the covid shot. I thought am I not getting the flu because my immune system was so hardy or because I was basically piggy backed off the people who did get a flu shot. So Ive gotten it the past two years. Getting the shingles vax too because that shit is brutal and dont ever want to experience it again.
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Mine was bad but plenty get it worse. It was my right leg and up my side to my back. Completely missed my dick and balls thankfully. You can get it in your eye too.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 10:11pmAh, cool, thanks. I'll have to put that one on my to do list.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 10:04pmIt looks like its good for about 5 years.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 9:58pmYikes. Is that an annual/seasonal vaccine or more of a one-time thing?revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 8:30pmOne of my top 3 miserable medical related experiences. I was in constant pain and asprin/tylnol/advil did fuck all. I was constantly in the verge of tears from the pain. Probably my worst experience now that I think about it as it lasted several daysKimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 8:12pm
Yeah they had the shingles vax at the pharmacy too but I figured 2 shots, and 2 sets of paperwork, were enough for one trip. Never had shingles but I’ve heard it sucks.
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Ouch. Was just looking into it and apparently the vaccine is not recommended until age 50. Not sure how strict that is, but it looks like I still have a few months to go before I can get it.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 10:37pmMine was bad but plenty get it worse. It was my right leg and up my side to my back. Completely missed my dick and balls thankfully. You can get it in your eye too.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 10:11pmAh, cool, thanks. I'll have to put that one on my to do list.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 10:04pmIt looks like its good for about 5 years.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 9:58pmYikes. Is that an annual/seasonal vaccine or more of a one-time thing?
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Not 100% on what shingles is exactly but bout 5 years ago I awoke middle of night with pain down my left side (wouldn't say excruciating but deeply uncomfortable) which I immediately took to be a heart attack oncoming. Anyway, I survived but has no chance of getting back to sleep and only relief I could find was to remain standing and stay still. When I did a google diagnosis, shingles seemed to tick a few boxes though I'd say it was a mild enough dose that dissipated to nothing more than a rash on my chest that was quite irritating but not painful.
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Yeah, that seems to be the magic number for that vax. That said I was like 48 when I got shingles.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 11:06pmOuch. Was just looking into it and apparently the vaccine is not recommended until age 50. Not sure how strict that is, but it looks like I still have a few months to go before I can get it.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 10:37pmMine was bad but plenty get it worse. It was my right leg and up my side to my back. Completely missed my dick and balls thankfully. You can get it in your eye too.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 10:11pmAh, cool, thanks. I'll have to put that one on my to do list.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 10:04pmIt looks like its good for about 5 years.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 9:58pm
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My understanding (from googling it just now) is that shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox (which I had when I was 10, almost 40 years ago). The virus stays with you but is dormant. With a healthy immune system, it is rarely an issue, but if the virus awakens it can cause a bout of shingles. It doesn’t seem to be especially contagious, but if someone who hasn’t had chicken pox should catch the virus from someone with shingles, they are likely to get chicken pox. Sounds like the shingles vax is a 2-dose thing (2-6 months apart), so I’ll probably shoot for getting the first round sometime next year, when I’m eligible to get it. Not sure if I should get a chicken pox vaccine too, since I already had chicken pox but it was a long time ago. Ugh. Maybe I’ll just try to find a human-sized hamster ball (preferably bullet-proof) and walk around in that.Low Down Low wrote: ↑12 Dec 2021, 7:11amNot 100% on what shingles is exactly but bout 5 years ago I awoke middle of night with pain down my left side (wouldn't say excruciating but deeply uncomfortable) which I immediately took to be a heart attack oncoming. Anyway, I survived but has no chance of getting back to sleep and only relief I could find was to remain standing and stay still. When I did a google diagnosis, shingles seemed to tick a few boxes though I'd say it was a mild enough dose that dissipated to nothing more than a rash on my chest that was quite irritating but not painful.
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Ah ok, never knew both those things were related. Never had the chickenpox or at least have no recollection of having had anyway.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑12 Dec 2021, 11:35amMy understanding (from googling it just now) is that shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox (which I had when I was 10, almost 40 years ago). The virus stays with you but is dormant. With a healthy immune system, it is rarely an issue, but if the virus awakens it can cause a bout of shingles. It doesn’t seem to be especially contagious, but if someone who hasn’t had chicken pox should catch the virus from someone with shingles, they are likely to get chicken pox. Sounds like the shingles vax is a 2-dose thing (2-6 months apart), so I’ll probably shoot for getting the first round sometime next year, when I’m eligible to get it. Not sure if I should get a chicken pox vaccine too, since I already had chicken pox but it was a long time ago. Ugh. Maybe I’ll just try to find a human-sized hamster ball (preferably bullet-proof) and walk around in that.Low Down Low wrote: ↑12 Dec 2021, 7:11amNot 100% on what shingles is exactly but bout 5 years ago I awoke middle of night with pain down my left side (wouldn't say excruciating but deeply uncomfortable) which I immediately took to be a heart attack oncoming. Anyway, I survived but has no chance of getting back to sleep and only relief I could find was to remain standing and stay still. When I did a google diagnosis, shingles seemed to tick a few boxes though I'd say it was a mild enough dose that dissipated to nothing more than a rash on my chest that was quite irritating but not painful.
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This was news to me, but 84.4% of adults in the US have at least one dose of vaccine (72% fully, 30% w/booster). The anti-vax people are so loud and congregated that it's easy to lose track the bulk of the country is doing pretty good.
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That's pretty good, for quite a while it's been stuck in the mid to upper 60% range. I know we're not likely to ever see 100%, but I'd be thrilled if we could hit 85% - 90%.matedog wrote: ↑14 Dec 2021, 1:35pmThis was news to me, but 84.4% of adults in the US have at least one dose of vaccine (72% fully, 30% w/booster). The anti-vax people are so loud and congregated that it's easy to lose track the bulk of the country is doing pretty good.
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My grandpa had it, I'm going to have to look up and see if its probability is genetic at all.revbob wrote: ↑12 Dec 2021, 8:55amYeah, that seems to be the magic number for that vax. That said I was like 48 when I got shingles.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 11:06pmOuch. Was just looking into it and apparently the vaccine is not recommended until age 50. Not sure how strict that is, but it looks like I still have a few months to go before I can get it.revbob wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 10:37pmMine was bad but plenty get it worse. It was my right leg and up my side to my back. Completely missed my dick and balls thankfully. You can get it in your eye too.Kimmelweck wrote: ↑11 Dec 2021, 10:11pmAh, cool, thanks. I'll have to put that one on my to do list.
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