Probably Worse

I know this will get better
because I cannot fathom it feeling any worse
although my eighty-eight year old mother put 
bleach on her shingles.
That was probably worse.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Marcum Wong Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 10:21 PM
Shingles are very painful. My twin sister had to deal with that pain. After that I went to get the shot and so far I have not been bothered by them. Hope you feel better if it is you who has them? xxoo
Krutsinger Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 2:26 AM
I am the culprit, and although this is week 3 they have barely started to dry up. They are in a place that is notoriously wet. It is terrible.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 8:44 PM
LOL! ;D
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June 10, 2019 at 2:52 PM
...yeah, I don't think bleach works that way, chemical burns different ;)
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June 9, 2019 at 9:15 AM
Ay Carumba! Well I could see the reasoning in it, the only thing that worked for me with bad poison ivy was scalding hot water, thank goodness I haven't had shingles, my step mum did, spread to her eyes, I can't imagine.
Krutsinger Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 2:27 AM
The truth too Maureen. Someone told her it would get rid of them more quickly. I am not even tempted. Mine already feel like someone is throwing kerosine on me and lighting it once every ten minutes.
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