Just feeling sorry for m'self...

[Whickerman]

Hi All. Was at the doc today as I've had a lot of pain lately. Turns out a tooth that is missing a filling has infected my jaw, cheekbone and the right hand side of my face.

I asked him if that could also cause the discomfort on my spine, and it turns out that it wouldn't, but I also have shingles...

Feeling really down just now, so can i have a little sympathy and a few 'shake out of it man' comments please?

Oh, and by the way - the next time you think about complaining about the NHS: a lot of you will know I'm Irish. Our system of health is somewhat different to yours. I had to pay the doctor �50 (�30??), and then go to the chemist. My prescription cost �284 (~�180). I'll get some of this back eventually, but next time you get hit with the �6.65 prescription charge count your blessings!

[naomi24]

Hi Whicker, don't usually hang around here, but my sympathy to you especially with regard to shingles. Been there and done that. Not nice!! Hope you feel better very soon.

[skyep]

Hi Whickerman, just wondering if you are feeling any better? Let us know how you are now, take care.

[Whickerman]

Hi Skyep

Yes, the painkillers, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, and antivirals seem to have really worked. My face is a lot better - can get the 'root' cause dealt with now. And the shingles seem to be clearing up too, thankfully they were more of a nuisance than anything. It's been a long week but hopefully it's finished now.

Thanks to you all for your incredible support - i was really touched by you all. :)