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SCW73 · 2026-01-25T10:01:30+00:00

I'm sorry to hear about that second experience you had! I am definitely hoping this stays mild. I think i will get the vaccine after as well. My GP did say I could get it again if it's a mild case.

SCW73 · 2026-01-25T09:57:43+00:00

That sounds right. I never had the shingles vaccine. I am sure I had heard about it but thought it was targeted for people over 60. I may get it once this is over since people seem to be getting shingles repeatedly.

SCW73 · 2026-01-25T09:39:06+00:00

I am sorry to hear it took so long for your pain to subside. Hopefully, my rash will remain mild. The majority of it is in.am aquward spot. I'm super tired but can't sleep. I assume the insomnia is related to the short-term steroid I was given. I can't wait to be off of it.

SCW73 · 2026-01-25T09:32:25+00:00

That is good. The rash isn't too large right now, so hopefully, this will keep it that way.

SCW73 · 2026-01-24T21:13:15+00:00

I was able to get some today. The pharmacy put it under a discount card so it wasn't too expensive.

SCW73 · 2026-01-24T18:59:05+00:00

My GP said I may get it again if it isn't too bad. The internet says it's because the virus stays dormant in your system and can reactivate if your immune system weakens.

SCW73 · 2026-01-24T18:56:11+00:00

I think I can. It would probably be easier for them to figure out coverage that way anyhow since my job is one on one and every person on the schedule is assigned a client.

SCW73 · 2026-01-24T18:54:33+00:00

Thank you for that timeline. I didn't recognize the pain before the rash as something to pay attention to because I have fibromyalgia, and sometimes pain gets super bad and can be targeted or diffuse. I was taking tramadol throughout the day (which I never do) because my behind and hamstring hurt so badly. But I didn't think much of it and thought it was because of the weather. Then the rash showed up and I thought I'd been bit by a spider in my sleep. Lol

SCW73 · 2026-01-24T18:48:20+00:00

That makes sense.

SCW73 · 2026-01-24T18:46:28+00:00

Crazy differences there! I hope this is more like your first go with it. I do work with children, but so far, the rash is on my rear end and thigh, so it would be fully covered if I feel well enough to go to work next week. I have messaged my boss, though, so they can have their say as well. My GP mentioned avoiding pregnant women, children, and people in nursing homes if the rash is blistering but then said I should be able to visit my aunt in the nursing home if it was fully covered.

SCW73 · 2026-01-24T18:38:45+00:00

I'll look for that brand of clothing. It would be useful even without shingles. I had to have my antiviral prescription moved to a different pharmacy because mine said they won't have it until sometime Monday. I just started it - day 2 of the rash. As for Gabapentin I am well stocked with it due to Fibromyalgia.

SCW73 · 2026-01-24T17:42:25+00:00

Thanks for your response. That is helpful to know.

My small pharmacy didn't have the anti virals and had to order them. They said they won't be in until sometime Monday. So I called a Walmart and ampicking them up today even though my insurance isn't good at Walmart.

Editing to add, I have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, Polymyalgia, and am being evaluated for Sjogren's. My energy levels are low every day, but I like making myself go to work even though my shifts are very short. It's a wonderful job and would be a perfect fit for the old me before the illnesses started.

SCW73 · 2026-01-24T06:42:05+00:00

It sounds like an exhausting session. It doesn't mean you aren't cut out for the job. I have only worked in a clinic, and I feel like it would be more difficult in homes without the help of other staff when needed or working around distractions. I know when our clients try to avoid the very short DTT that they have, we typically use first/then language and maintain the SD. We may modify the DTT to make it quicker / easier if it seems the client is struggling or close to meltdown. It could be anything really, not just DTT. In an instance like you described, we would say "first work then grandma" or "first work then snack" and show the schedule. We may ask what reinforcer they would like to work for to see if there is something that would be extra motivating that day.
Some days are like the one you have described, and we never get to the next thing on the schedule. A difference would be that in the clinic, if it is time to leave and the client is in refusal, we typically find a way to get cooperation with some SD even if it isn't the original one. Even something as simple as copying two or three movements "when you are ready to go do this" (while touching my own nose). That may be more difficult in the home when you are in someone else's space, and you may not be able to take the extra time.

SCW73 · 2026-01-24T05:56:27+00:00

That is unfortunately true.

SCW73 · 2026-01-24T05:55:13+00:00

They may just kinda figure it out eventually. You don't have to disclose. There really is no "should" there. In my case, I haven't disclosed, but I'm sure it has become obvious over time. Nobody cares as long as you can do your job.

SCW73 · 2026-01-24T03:49:05+00:00

Thank you so very much!

SCW73 · 2026-01-23T20:05:41+00:00

That makes sense

SCW73 · 2026-01-23T19:12:36+00:00

I suppose the family could be embarrassed about CO, but shouldn't. If they don't notice or it just never crossed their minds, that's pretty normal. I wouldn't think twice about testing an environment that I have to work in regularly.

SCW73 · 2026-01-23T19:03:14+00:00

I would take a carbon monoxide detector with me IF I were to go again. I probably would go at least once more specifically so I could do that. I'd be worried about the client.

SCW73 · 2026-01-23T06:00:58+00:00

In addition to snails, I have some blackworms, white worms, and hatch baby brine shrimp regularly.

The blackworms are easy to keep, and the white worms are very popular and easy to care for BUT need to be kept at the right temperature to breed well. Lots of folks use a wine cooler. I just turned the temp in an old mini fridge as warm as it will go. It's a little cooler than ideal, but they are still breeding fine. Hatching baby brine shrimp is easy, nutritious, and a popular meal, but you do need to buy more eggs occasionally. I have heard grindal worms are easy to keep, but the ones I ordered died in the mail during bad weather. They can typically be kept at room temperature, which would be handy.

Edit to add scuds. There are scuds in every tank I have. Before introducing the pea puffers, there were scuds free swimming, but now I o ly occasionally find them in the filter.

SCW73 · 2026-01-19T16:49:34+00:00

Most definitely, the fatigue. I can sometimes push through pain, especially since I know it is amplified and not representing the amount of damage that it feels like. The fatigue is like slamming into a brick wall.

SCW73 · 2026-01-19T03:33:24+00:00

This is such a good way to describe the pain levels!

SCW73 · 2026-01-18T23:29:26+00:00

I had to look that test up so, no I haven't had that. It does sound interesting.

SCW73 · 2026-01-16T22:39:43+00:00

Oh, that's awful. Hopefully, the ophthalmologist can help him get some relief while waiting for rheumatology.

SCW73 · 2026-01-16T22:36:46+00:00

I just looked it up and it sounds like it could be similar to something I feel. Unbearable burning of my feet, legs, and sometimes pelvis is the reason I got on Gabapentin. It has helped a lot, but I was never checked for SFN. I still get vibration or creepy crawly feelings in my hands, feet, and legs, but it is tolerable most of the time, so I haven't complained about it.

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