Week Eight

Tomorrow will begin week Eight of when I first felt the slightest little twinge of discomfort that lead to full blown Shingles.

I am happy to say that I finally got in to see Dr O'Connor (or at least his Assistant) and got some medicine that is attacking the damaged nerve. I've been taking Neurotan and more Hydrocodone. I have run out of both drugs and while I still feel a slight tenderness, I no longer feel I need the drugs. I will therefore, not renew them.

Safeway had a sign out front of their Liberty Lake store yesterday that said, "Get your Shingles Shot here!" I went in to inquire. They recommended I not have it for another month and I will be required to get a prescription from my Doctor. The cost of the shot is $210.00. My health insurance will not cover it because I am under 60 years old.

So now I have something to start my list entitled, Good Things about turning 6o."