Oh, good to hear on your vaccines Cathy924! Sorry you have other debilitating health issues to deal with. I too TRY not to dwell on the negatives, but it is one of the toughest journeys I have experienced in my lifetime w/the constant itch-scratch cycle, burning, stinging, sores creating pain almost every day, and the electrical type zapping is quite shocking (no pun), LOL, but Tis the Season to be Jolly, and thank you for your wonderful input, and Happy Holidays to you as well.

In my case, I didn't have any side effects or concerns following all of the vaccines. Thank goodness for that! Everyone responds differently though. I try my best to follow the doctor's recommendations. Having Sjogren's disease as well as other comorbidities, makes the journey challenging. I try not to dwell on the negatives because I feel better when I think of the positives. Happy Holidays!

I am beginning to wonder if this is a virus some way related to shingles. I have had several bouts, one in my 20s when for 2 months I felt terrible, kept going but sounds would get louder,softer, so tired. Symptoms of shingles. Then in my 30s, I thought a cold but had a blister under my ear. I was dizzy, sleeping. After many doctors saying it was swollen glands I went to the Cleveland clinic where they removed it. It was on my major saliva gland. Then I was OK. These past 3 years all kinds of weird things happen, many Symptoms of shingles but noone has checked. Whatever it is, it's misery, pin prices, zaps, itch, boils, there's no cure. But new dermatologist in January. A biopsy that comes back nonspecific, no other tests done but told pn. And I am supposed to take shots at $1,200? I just want a good diagnosis and go from there, so tired, blisters, chills, scabs all over, you all know the drill! Have a Merry Christmas and pray for all that are in pain!

Oh, Mary thank you so much for your care and concern as it is appreciated so very much. Yes, some of these skin issues can be devasting. Sorry to say my son is like most typical men, especially his dad, very stubborn when it comes to getting his health issues checked out, but luckily his wife has reassured us that after the beginning of the year she will make sure he addresses his health issues. As you probably are aware that most men are very stubborn when they have health issues that need to be addressed. I have at times have even been known to be stubborn especially when I was 72 & thought I had a bad case of the flu, & thinking it too shall pass but yet knowing I should probably should go see my PCP as I was still not feeling up to par, & finally went & he sent me to have a cat scan which ended up being a burst Appendix which was extremely scary. The PCP put me on antibiotics & sent me to a surgeon to see if the burst Appendix needed to be removed. The surgeon monitored me with several cat scans which evidently showed the Appendix luckily had disintegrated within the sac, and no surgery was required. I guess the real concern was me developing Sepsis, but evidently, I had someone watching over me (God & Angels) as guess it was not my time to go! I felt very blessed. I hope you are doing as well as can be expected. You too please take care of yourself & I too wish you all the best for the upcoming New Year. The holiday season should be joyous and happy, but in my case at my age can be extremely stressful especially the way our economy has been. Ho, Ho, Ho Tis the Season to be Jolly! May there be much needed Peace on Earth. 👼

Carla
Good morning
So sorry to hear about all your sons illnesses It is actually quite common and makes sense for us to inherit gnetically (DNA) certain things from our parents or grandparents Thus the " Blood is thicker than water"saying is strong & true linking us to our ancestors/ genealogy Regarding the PN,
Hopefully your son will find some treatment that works for him as it is a very elusive strange rare mystery disease 4 sure
Each person has a unique journey with this nasty disease
No one majic pill/ cure yet unfortunately
Take care of yourself & your son
All the best for the New Year
Happy holidays🎅🏻