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Needtovent3961 · 10/06/2025 04:46

I've been up since 1am because of shingles pain. I have shingles because my immune system is screwed from having undiagnosed bacterial pneumonia for 9 months. I felt like death, was vomiting and gasping for air but my Dr didn't pursue it and thought it was other things. I'm still really breathless despite finishing a course of antibiotics. I also think I'm going through the menopause 🙄

My roof has finally been retiled after leaking for ten years and I had the kitchen repainted yesterday. It's the wrong colour! I now have to go through the rigmarole of getting the store to replace the paint and pay another decorator to repaint.

My carpet I only had fitted four years ago is rotting and I've been in a battle with the store to get a replacement as they're denying all liability or they were, it may now be resolved. However that means sorting out the rooms for a carpet fitter.

I'm also dealing with my mum's dementia and recovering from poor mental health.

I feel exhausted and as though I can never get a chance to relax, it's one thing after another. I now need further investigation, probably a CT scan...

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MaggieBsBoat · 10/06/2025 04:50

Oh @Needtovent3961 that is a lot. The shingles sounds like it’s just the icing on the damn lousy cake of life. I am so sorry. Venting is the least you’re allowed to do. 💐

Funnyduck60 · 10/06/2025 16:44

Maybe leave the painting for now. It might grow on you! Deal with the carpet via email only and fgs REST!

MaggieBsBoat · 10/06/2025 19:56

I hope you managed to get some rest (better yet sleep) today @Needtovent3961

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Needtovent3961 · 11/06/2025 07:38

MaggieBsBoat · 10/06/2025 19:56

I hope you managed to get some rest (better yet sleep) today @Needtovent3961

Thanks for checking in I really appreciate it. I managed to sleep through to 5am which is the longest in a while, so I'm really pleased.

My SIM has stopped making calls so I'm currently trying to sort that out as I have a Dr appointment on Thursday via phone and can't miss it. I'm wondering if I can do a video call instead but it's just more hassle. I think there are technical difficulties with my SIM provider and there's no time to change before Thursday.

It feels like the world is conspiring in order to make life as difficult as possible. My wheezing has come back so I don't think my antibiotics course was long enough 🙄

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CalicoPusscat · 11/06/2025 07:57

Sometimes it all feels too much doesn't it. For today, rest and start stocking your energy levels back up.

Tonight hopefully cup of tea and you can make a list of how to tackle it

Needtovent3961 · 11/06/2025 09:34

CalicoPusscat · 11/06/2025 07:57

Sometimes it all feels too much doesn't it. For today, rest and start stocking your energy levels back up.

Tonight hopefully cup of tea and you can make a list of how to tackle it

Thanks. I've done an econsult informing the Dr of my technical problems. I'm also trying to sort out the paint. I'm doing my best to rest as well. Am really suffering with shingles pain, it's in my armpit!

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CalicoPusscat · 11/06/2025 09:49

Your doctor sounds rubbish! But at least you have a shingles diagnosis now so treatment has started.

I have had some similar issues as well, perhaps the surgery could help with more effective pain relief 🌺

Needtovent3961 · 11/06/2025 10:07

CalicoPusscat · 11/06/2025 09:49

Your doctor sounds rubbish! But at least you have a shingles diagnosis now so treatment has started.

I have had some similar issues as well, perhaps the surgery could help with more effective pain relief 🌺

My Dr has really let me down, I only had an X ray late May. I was then prescribed hot pepper cream for my shingles! Felt like I was being burnt alive. I looked it up and it's for post shingles neuralgia. I've just contacted the chemist and asked for some appropriate cream for an active infection. I believe the chemist can treat shingles now.

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