On 2014-06-01 12:07 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> Just as I was enjoying the freedom of being able to get around and
> drive, I came down with shingles. It's on my left arm and hand.
>
> I did have the vaccine, but the doctor thinks that the cancer messed up
> my immune system.
>
> We are still raising the kittens, bless their little, noisy hearts.


Bummer. I thought shingles usually manifested itself on the abdomen.
That is where it appeared on everyone I know who had it. They all
reported it that it is very expensive.
I have been told that the shot to prevent it is quite expensive, but
nowhere near 100% effective.