Popular Post coxyhog Posted March 14 Popular Post Share Posted March 14 Just been talking to Watford hospital & my mum was discharged this afternoon & is back in her care home & seemingly quite happy. 3 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 4 hours ago, Nightcrawler said: Get well soon. I have had shingles and the severity of the condition varies. It will go quicker than you expect. NHS are now offering the shingles vaccine to those of a certain age. It's quite a common condition these days although not pleasant Tried to get the shingles vaccine when the NHS started putting advertising out. Thing is, you can get it when you turn 65, but if 66 and above you have to wait until you are 70. Crazy system which has probably seen me get it when a vaccine would have prevented it. Can't get my head around that one. I have read many pages on Google today and it appears many countries offering the jab were saying 'get it from 50 years'. Pretty bad pain in my chest presently, doc says it may get worse before it gets better. Just got to rest. Got Zovirax to put on 5 times a day but with Kataleya at school and Porn doing double shifts all week that won't happen as it is all across the right side of my back. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 3 hours ago, Glasseye said: That sucks mate. Pain is a huge motivator. I have heard that shingles is one of the most painful things there is. But I reckon there are different levels of it. I was able to get the jab about five or six years ago, 58 or 59. My brother had had skin issues most of his life. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Take care of yourself. But don't let the anxiety factor overload you. I also suffer from Psoriasis plus some contributing factors for being prone to Shingles such as being over 60, being stressed, having an injury and being on statins. This all started when I believe I may have damaged a muscle at the gym a couple of weeks ago, I am also over 60, on statins and presently pretty stressed. Just rest and hope the pain doesn't get worse. As it is a virus I can only take pain killers to ward off the pain although rest and a good diet will help. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 7 hours ago, Horizondave said: Tried to get the shingles vaccine when the NHS started putting advertising out. Thing is, you can get it when you turn 65, but if 66 and above you have to wait until you are 70. Crazy system which has probably seen me get it when a vaccine would have prevented it. Can't get my head around that one. I have read many pages on Google today and it appears many countries offering the jab were saying 'get it from 50 years'. Pretty bad pain in my chest presently, doc says it may get worse before it gets better. Just got to rest. Got Zovirax to put on 5 times a day but with Kataleya at school and Porn doing double shifts all week that won't happen as it is all across the right side of my back. Wow, wifey and I both got the Shingles Vaccine( 2 doses) when in Calif, they want everyone to get it when they hit 50 there. 65 in UK? WTF? Hope you get through it relatively pain free.....my next door neighbor back in Calif got it bad...I was here in Thailand in 2017 when he got it. When he got it, he took pics and showed me when I got back there to help my parents in 2019. It was absolutely brutal he told me. He DID NOT get the vaccine and he was 62 years old at the time. Bad decision he told me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Yessongs said: 65 in UK? 70 in England,not sure about the rest of the UK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Just moved from Jomtien to Grand Avenue Pattaya,condo must be 3 times the size of the last one. Amazing what an extra £12pn gets you. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, coxyhog said: Just moved from Jomtien to Grand Avenue Pattaya,condo must be 3 times the size of the last one. Amazing what an extra £12pn gets you. Shit yeh! Just been checking on Booking.com for my trip in May. 2 bedroom condo for all the extended family - 4 nights - 9688 baht !! 1 bedroom condo 5,346 if it is just for M'Lady and me .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Derek Dangleberries said: Shit yeh! Just been checking on Booking.com for my trip in May. 2 bedroom condo for all the extended family - 4 nights - 9688 baht !! 1 bedroom condo 5,346 if it is just for M'Lady and me .. This was 15720 for 8 nights 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 6 hours ago, Yessongs said: Wow, wifey and I both got the Shingles Vaccine( 2 doses) when in Calif, they want everyone to get it when they hit 50 there. 65 in UK? WTF? Hope you get through it relatively pain free.....my next door neighbor back in Calif got it bad...I was here in Thailand in 2017 when he got it. When he got it, he took pics and showed me when I got back there to help my parents in 2019. It was absolutely brutal he told me. He DID NOT get the vaccine and he was 62 years old at the time. Bad decision he told me. Crazy here in UK. When I saw all the advertising last year, I went to my doctor to get the vaccine; reception tell me that I could have it if I was turning 65, but, as I was now 68, I had to wait until I was 70. So anybody 66/67/68 or 69 can't have the vaccine but a 65 year old can, I really don't understand that. I can still have the jab but that will still be after I turn 70. Suffering today, constant pain across my right chest and back, like a burning sensation. It is bad but I am getting used to it and make myself comfortable, no exercise for a while. When my wife was putting the cream on my rash it was really painful even though she was being really gentle, it's not a nice thing to suffer from. It is the balance issue that has got me worried more, nearly fallen over numerous times over last 2 days. Weird, just can't stay on my pins. Just a symptom of shingles that your balance can be affected. Just have to weather the storm and hope it isn't a long bout. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Packing.... 😞 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 4 minutes ago, Painter said: Packing.... 😞 Safe travels mate. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper63 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Finishing up my cup of coffee and getting ready to head down to rub elbows with Phi. I still have a tab with the gentleman and aim to pay up with interset. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper63 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 5 minutes ago, Painter said: Packing.... 😞 Ditto. Hope to see you soon. Need to catch up on Miss Bank from Babydolls. Larry said awhile back that he ran into her in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 3 minutes ago, thumper63 said: Ditto. Hope to see you soon. Need to catch up on Miss Bank from Babydolls. Larry said awhile back that he ran into her in Pattaya. Unfortunately, I'm going the wrong way... 😞 Depart Wednesday am at sparrow-fart Hope to catch up before then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 3/14/2024 at 1:13 AM, Pumpuynarak said: I had the same but it returned after circa 20 hours and i was able to log in. You're right about emails to HDPrime, i sent one but never got a reply. Finally got in, received an email with a new password. A little surprised but happy to be back online, password also changed. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunDon Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 22 hours ago, coxyhog said: I had the two shingles jabs but from what I've seen & heard they should be giving it at a younger age than 70. Had mine at 70 in a local community centre. Got there at 6pm the allocated time and the place was heaving, must have been 250+ there so went home and came back at 8.30pm closing time and was the only person there, so walked in and was done in 1 min. 🤗 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 11 hours ago, coxyhog said: 70 in England,not sure about the rest of the UK. Changed, or depends when you were born. From NHS website, 65 for me, and from reading the above I'll getting it. Though a few years away yet. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 13 hours ago, Horizondave said: Crazy here in UK. When I saw all the advertising last year, I went to my doctor to get the vaccine; reception tell me that I could have it if I was turning 65, but, as I was now 68, I had to wait until I was 70. So anybody 66/67/68 or 69 can't have the vaccine but a 65 year old can, I really don't understand that. I can still have the jab but that will still be after I turn 70. (US) CDC recommends that adults 50 years and older get two doses of the shingles vaccine called Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) to prevent shingles and the complications from the disease. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/shingrix/index.html 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fygjam Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Pick your vaccine carefully (if you have the choice). Zostavax - single shot - 41% effective in 70-79yo, 18% effective in those over 80. Shingrix - two shots 2-6 months apart 97.9% effective in those over 70 years. Had my first Shingrix shot a couple of weeks ago. Had Zostavax years ago. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrogmonster Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Mum has just had her second knee replacement so just finished mowing her yard. I would mow her yard all the time but she likes doing it herslf. Had to buy her a battery powered mower as she was struggling to start the old petrol one. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Waiting for my spot at the table…..called from the road 3:10 ago, still 3rd on the waitlist…. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 (edited) Down a whopping $1 CAD the first hour….. Oh check that up $8….. Edited March 16 by Golfingboy 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 3 hours ago, lazarus said: (US) CDC recommends that adults 50 years and older get two doses of the shingles vaccine called Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) to prevent shingles and the complications from the disease. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/shingrix/index.html Exactly the same shot wifey and I got in 2021, I do not know what it was with this shot, but every other vaccine I have ever had, my arm hurt more then ever with Shingrix...same with wifey. It was really painful for 2 days...anyone know why this one hurts so much? The needles look the same, they are not bigger by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fygjam Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 7 minutes ago, Yessongs said: Exactly the same shot wifey and I got in 2021, I do not know what it was with this shot, but every other vaccine I have ever had, my arm hurt more then ever with Shingrix...same with wifey. It was really painful for 2 days...anyone know why this one hurts so much? The needles look the same, they are not bigger by any means. I don't know the reason why. When I had the Shingrix shot the other day the person administering the shot warned me that my arm would hurt more than with other vaccines. It did. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yessongs Posted March 16 Popular Post Share Posted March 16 Was looking at some past pics last night, wifey had girls night out. Want to throw some "shade" at her this morning. This pic was taken in Feb 2010 right, at this time we were in the "courting process" still. What I mean is I was " sizing her up" to see if she would be the new Mrs. Yessongs in the future LOL! During this time her Mom was still alive, she was deathly afraid of her Mother..as in when we went out here when I would come visit, she would dress like a Catholic Nun...it was depressing, I need to see some skin! Sadly her Mom passed away in 2013, when I came here for my annual visit in 2014, after I was "on tour" with my buddy Jim, I got to her house, she was dressed in these white booty shorts, form fitting tight blouse and now we're talking. I asked her about it and she said " I cannot dress like you want when my Mom was around" I let her off the hook and told her "Ok I understand" I was a kind and caring nice guy back then LOL! Her outfits are now in the Yessongs standard when you roll with me I love kidding around with her. One of you guys has to have a similiar story....would love to hear it. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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