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Wondering if I should have stayed off work longer

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jo_92127
jo_92127

2 weeks last Monday I started with shingles I caught it early and after a weeks medication from the doctor I went back to week last week I seemed fine don't a desk job but this week I'm so irritable and tired and the nerve damage still hurts ( lower left back up front of left groin ) 

im generally quite a tough woman and thought if I stayed off my motorbike at work which I usually ride 6 hours a day at work I'd be ok but tonight I'm so agitated I've taken pain killers and I'm in my bed already 19.30 pm 

am am I pushing myself too hard or just Bing a wimp 

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  • christine76458
    christine76458 jo_92127

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    Hi Jo

    all the advice you have is

    the best you can get.

    I had shingles last year , I was useless for 4 months and only just getting over it another 7 months on. it really is nasty and a you need to rest as much as you can. Merry is full of good advice,

    She is wonderful

    Christine

    • jo_92127
      jo_92127 christine76458

      Posted

      Thank you for your kind words I'm listening to my body and resting more , I'm going to be on the desk and not on my motorbike for a few more weeks yet . 

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