The Diagnosis Is In...

And its not Great
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[@ian19662]

Hello buddy, sorry to hear you’ve got shingles. I’ve suffered this twice. Once when I was 21. Second time when I was a rather bit older (22). I wish. You’ve got to let it run its course normally 3-4 weeks. Most contagious when the scabs are falling off. Do not scratch, I’ve been there. Don’t scratch. No baths. Keep dry . Keep well buddy

[@ricktenerife]

Thanks Ian. Think I am 2 weeks in now

[@fionah7020]

I had that Rick 6 yrs ago. Caring for my mam who was battling cancer. She passed last September. It's definitely stress related. Mine were on my face and head and eyes. You need to isolate away from vulnerable people because it's highly contagious. Mind yourself and take care. I'm still a backgrounder 😂 Love your new home. Wishing you both all the best and happiness there. Fiona

[@ricktenerife]

Thanks Fiona

[@lesley2767]

My husband had that very painful but it gos away on it own get well soon Rich❤

[@ange4059]

Calamine lotion Rick for the itching fantastic stuff

[@raymundoypatricia7226]

Hope you’ve had a lovely family weekend .. Shingles are very painful Pats had them and it really knocks you back.. I had to learn to work the washer machine 😢

[@ricktenerife]

lol. Thanks Ray

[@Dori-kt3zg]

Enjoy family time

[@junemccann5981]

Aww! Sorry to hear that Rick. Hope you feel better soon. Take care! 🥰☀️🥰xxx

[@sandraoswald4605]

Hi Rick how you get better soon. I had shingles about 4 years ago had at top of my leg and mine blistered before it got better. I was off work 5-6 weeks. I had stressful job admin for nhs. It’s not a nice illness. They have injections for it in uk now to try and stop people getting it x

[@gianniwatson6561]

Brilliant blog as always.

[@ricktenerife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheDizzydiana]

Sorry about the shingles Rick, hopefully it won't last long. Rollo's a really good boy, a lovely lovely doggo.

[@allibennett515]

I'm sorry to hear this Rick, shingles is very unpleasant. Good you got its diagnosed. I reckon its definitely the stress you've been under ( the problems with the new house). You can suffer from stress and not realise ( like running on autopilot) . Please Take care 🥰 x

[@allibennett515]

Lovely photos of the girls 🥰

[@mags4400]

Hope you feel better very soon. I’m sure spending time with your family is the best stress reliever there is.

[@dianparrotta2118]

Sending speedy recovery and blessings to you , Rick. So sorry to read you’ve got shingles.

[@donnalee2983]

Getting shingles is no joke just keep on top of the pain. You have worked so hard you need to take a step back xx

[@mandythomas4970]

I had shingles last October, the waves are the nerve endings. The Dr gave me 5 days anti viral pills but they must be taken as soon as spots come out. Pain lasted 2ish weeks. Hope you're feeling better soon.

[@ricktenerife]

2nd week now Mandy. Fingers crossed

[@janetcrabtree7985]

Hope you get better soon it's a very painful condition x

[@reedsfromleeds6347]

Hi Rick, I’m sorry to hear you have shingles and like everyone I hope you have a quick recovery, that was nice for you to see your daughter for the weekend, Rollo must be enjoying himself exploring the new area where you now live

[@Dori-kt3zg]

Hope your feeling ok.. and you have got something to ease the pain etc

[@angierandle5184]

Sorry to hear you got shingles hope you feel better soon take care🙂

[@heyjude7857]

Aww Rick,pleased to hear youve foind out what the problemo is was fella,poor you! Now time to relax and get thi sen fit n well !

[@julielouise6659]

Wishing you a quick recovery. Make sure you get plenty of rest . They can only you something to ease the symptoms, however, it just has to go on its own.

[@dianeo2227]

Rick, I had it for a year on my back. Felt like I had a broken rib. I had to use large numbing patches. It's actually a nerve problem. Take care, wonderful you got to see the doctor so quickly. If it goes near your eyes, go back immediately. Get well soon.

[@ricktenerife]

Thanks Dianne

[@nataliehick5071]

Great vlog and bless Rolo xx

[@ricktenerife]

Thanks so much

[@martin7955]

Very painful be careful Rick get better soon

[@juliathomas6512]

I dont think you can cure shingles, but you can treat the symtoms. Get well soon Rick.😊

[@rebeccagraham5552]

Hi Rick sorry to hear about your health hope you are ok and get better very soon ❤

[@victoriahenson1368]

Get better soon rick look after urself speedy recovery

[@Paola11852]

Hi Rick, it’s part of the Herpes virus, chicken pox normally presents on a wrap around the Ribcage🤦‍♀️, All the best and it will take its course.. B12 will act quicker in an Injection Relax a little Love 👋🏻🥰🙏🏻🤩

[@lindamunn9451]

Hi Rick, so sorry to hear that you have shingles I had them last year on my lower back and were extremely painful. I went to the doctors and he prescribed nothing he said it had to run it’s course just take paracetamols if you need them, your GP’s seem to be much better than ours. Mine took about three weeks to clear up and luckily enough left no scarring. Hope you get better soon and take care

[@stephenjamieson1003]

Sorry to hear about you catching shingles. Once again another honest vlog, hope your feeling better quickly. Cheers

[@teresagaga5708]

Hope you feel better soon.never had as never had chicken pox but have heard that part of the healing process is to rest as much as you can.take care now

[@triciabrodie1015]

enjoy family time. I hope the shingles gets better soon

[@johnmabon]

Hi Rick, yes I’ve had it too, your correct in your description of it, I had it on my neck , I thought it was perhaps a reaction after shaving, 🪒 it’s like a pounding wave , it’s there for a second , on the Richter scale 8, then it’s down to Normal , I think I just got tablets , I was off a week, in fact I went back too soon and I went off again , I don’t know though why it picks what part of the body, ie Eye, head , neck etc , I don’t know how I got it, low down and stress they say, you have been busy though, even though you were enjoying it at the time, take it easy now , hope the tablets and cream help. Enjoy your week . Cheers 🍻

[@ricktenerife]

Thanks so much John

[@LorraineJones-yp2dt]

Hi Rick first hope you feeling a lot better soon as shingle can be very painful you take care it’s more than likely to be a low a immune system some times you don’t even know that you immune system is low ❤️

[@ricktenerife]

Thanks so much

[@JanetBrown-px2jn]

Sorry to hear about the shingles,and you may not think you were stressed with this move,but you were,even if it’s in a good way,it’s still stress.I got mine after I fell,and fractured my hip,I had recovered,gone back to work,and noticed I had a pain in my knee for about two weeks,then one morning there were the blisters all over my knee, and I had a patch on my back,luckily for me I didn’t find mine all that painful,more of a burning sensation,I would wring out a cold wet towel,and put it on the knee,the patch on my back didn’t bother me much.As you are able to go out in the sun,I think you may also be one of the lucky ones,some people don’t seem to be able to move when they get it.Hope you will be better soon.😊

[@ricktenerife]

Thanks Janet. It feels like constant Mosquito bites!

[@pamdumayne8319]

Hope you get better soon Rick, shingles is very painful xx

[@sylviakay-jones3674]

Awww rick wishing u a speedy recovery my husband has had it twice down side of his face very painful ❤❤❤

[@karenmurtagh2496]

Hi, I’ve had shingles twice and it’s painful each time lasted about 6 wks, take care keep on top of the pain try not to scratch the tops off x

[@annemarieelton2069]

Sorry to hear this Rick I know its painful so really hope you feel better soon xx❤

[@jasondyer811]

Get well soon Ricardo 👍👍

[@margaretwhite8996]

Ahh sorry to hear about the shingles Rick. A friend once had this and the rash was down right hand rib cage. Not nice at all and will go on its own accord. It defo is stress related, perhaps you have been suppressing your stress! You def have had a lot on your plate even going back to when you gave up your job at Dylans, if u think back its prob been brewing for a while and this is how it presents itself ! Chillax Rick if u can (easier said than done i know). Take care🙏.

[@triciaslater4783]

Shingles is very serious. I’m awaiting my Shingle’s jag. You are probably too young but now you have it you may get it. B12 is made in your body near the end of your intestines. Since I had mine removed I need to get a dose every 3 months. Try not to itch your head.

[@user-qw9gx3kk8g]

Sorry to hear about your shingles. I had it and it is painful. As an outsider I can see you are very stressed whether or not you want to admit it to yourself. I won't put all the things that are obvious as it is not fair on you to put them on your channel.

[@lesleythacker7981]

Hope you are feeling better soon. Xx

[@ricktenerife]

Thank you!

[@hettychadwick8560]

Hope you feel better soon

[@EmmaKelly74159]

❤

[@user-fj5jp8zu8f]

Sorry to hear u have shingles plenty of rest calamine lotion is good take care Rik ❤

[@lynnerowlands5052]

Hi Rick take care and get better soon sending hugs x❤

[@Dawn_Melvin_In_Tenerife]

Recovery…..how long is a piece of string. Both Mel and my son have had shingles and they can be extremely painful. They also reoccur so you could get them again at any time, luckily you’re not contagious. Be careful in the sun though that can irritate them. Children are a godsend and a stress, but where would we be without them. Love Rolo he’s a wonderful dog. Take care and don’t stress it.

[@stephensinclair4093]

Get well soon

[@petermurphy4428]

Yes Rick, isn't it lovely to see your siblings spend time together, it's what us parents are all about! I'm a father of 1 son & 3 daughters, I get so much pleasure when they either visit each other or social, I think "my work is done". Hopefully the old shingles will pass, keep up the good work. COYB

[@joannad9142]

Hope you recover quickly Rick, rest easy!

[@rickylaverty8192]

I've had it twice on the left side of my back the pain was unbelievable it was like someone hitting me with baseball bat was of work for 3 weeks hope you are ok 👍

[@ricktenerife]

Just very sore. Cheers

[@COLSPLACE44]

Blimey Rick - hope you’re ok bud - just catching up with vids after the weekend.! Slowing down can be difficult when you have a lot on - & staying off work can be more stressful than going in - i guess youve just gotta find your own balance. But look after yourself either way. I’ve had to learn this as i’m now up to 3 blood clots in my leg! Intersting thoughts on your Alice & the visiting situ by the way. I got all this to come when Saff finally heads off to wherever! All the best mate & take care & spk soon. 🙏🙏

[@ricktenerife]

Cheers Bud

[@lorettaterry4768]

So sorry Rick hope you well soon

[@christinadunleavey2564]

A work colleague of mine caught shingles, I heard all about the suffering she endured. Hers was mainly in the head area and seem to reoccur after it went after 3-4 weeks. Needless to say after watching her suffer I took the plunge and went and had the Shingles vaccine.

[@ricktenerife]

It really is awful

[@lesleyblackburn3662]

Take care Rick!!

[@andrewrothnie7275]

Hope you get better rick

[@euphemiahunter3620]

Poor thing horrible thing I've had them twice very painful hope it's easier soon

[@joreed3996]

Hope you feel better soon Rick ❤️🤗

[@ricktenerife]

Getting there thanks

[@jonclegg8903]

Sounds more like subconscious stress you’ve suffered with Rick. Glad you know what you’re dealing with. Try to take it easy and hopefully you’ll be over it soon.

[@janrogers9926]

Xoviraz tablets are good for shingles but only on prescription, bath is bycabonated soda for the blisters you take care get well soon xxx

[@lindakearns3565]

Hope u get better soon Rick ❤

[@lyndaholmes7293]

Get well soon rick. ❤

[@RubyOzzie]

Think it is a combination of both stress and your immune system being low. Easy to say less stress, but chill, and hopefully it will improve soon for you. Enjoy the time with the girls.

[@paulcole4902]

But on serious note hope you get sorted soon 👍

[@collettekelly1522]

Hi Rick it’s good you went to the doctor you won’t be worrying /wondering .I’d say your a little run down with all you’ve done in the house ,even though you enjoyed it n it was terrific to watch .Glad you had your daughter over lovely girls both of them hopefully she’ll be back soon .So take it easy try n get some rest if you can and thank you for the great vlogs and your time .love to Shelly xxxx

[@ricktenerife]

Thank you, I will

[@sheiladavies7989]

I had shingles a good few years ago, on my scalp ( the crown) it was a thick crust so i thought id had a reaction to shampoo, i had a large area that was a giant scab but it was the headaches that wouldnt go away , plus felt like there was something running around and crushing my scalp internally. Long story but i was convinced after 7/8 days that i had a brain growth. I saw a dr and he warned me to get emergency treatment if it went into my eyes, it did and again i had to get emergency treatment as i wore up part blind with swollen forehead and eyes. So please if it in any way affects your eyes , get emergency treatment. Get well soon

[@ricktenerife]

Thanks Sheila Will do

[@andywrong3247]

Hey bro, i heard about the ailment. I've heard shingles aren't great. The older you get.hope you recover. I'll be in touch.

[@andywrong3247]

What's the shaking Steven's record this old house ain't got time to fix the roof ain't got time to fix the shingles. Lol.

[@Steve-rp4tg4ry6y]

Swift recovery mate, just idile in 2nd for a couple of days, then back up the box! 😉👍

[@ricktenerife]

Haha it was your FB comment that got the video made. All the best pal!

[@Steve-rp4tg4ry6y]

@ricktenerife I heard the comment in your video! Stay safe, mate 👍

[@janrogers9926]

I got bitten by one of those spiders, what a mess I was in, all my hand swelled up.

[@jackiecornfield5401]

Rick, if the shingles enters your eyes, seek immediate medical attention please. This happened to me, Dr saved my sight.

[@ricktenerife]

Will do

[@yvonneplant9434]

I actually remember getting chicken pox. I was 5. This was years before any vaccine for chicken pox. I remember the rash. But I was never sick enough to have had bedrest during. But, of course, now I think about shingles!!! 😮

[@ricktenerife]

Its not pleasant

[@sharonf3634]

Look after yourself Rick. Take care 🤗 x

[@AndyGrundy10]

Hope you get over it soon Rick. Listen to the professionals and let the body do its thing. Sometimes we need to slow down, even if we think we are going at a speed that is manageable. Changing house whilst you think was exciting, can also take its toll on the body. Also, living at an higher altitude can be a cause. Either way take it easy!

[@ricktenerife]

Cheers pal

[@jorobinson8900]

You have had a lot going on lately and it’s a sign you are run down. It will go eventually but you need to look after yourself. Take care both of you ❤

[@ricktenerife]

So true! Thanks

[@AlVlogs1603]

Hope you feel better soon pal.Shingles can be nasty the older you get look after yourself

[@RedQueenMusings]

OH had it wasn't given B12 as he has injections every 3 weeks, he had antihistamine tabs and cream for the pain. Shingles affects the nerve endings, can last for months and is extremely painful. He kept thinking it had gone, and then out of the blue it would come back. Take care feeling for you, but our health service is as you say first class.

[@ricktenerife]

It really is

[@nataliehick5071]

I was thinking today about the next Just Rick vlog Rick and voila it appeared 😊

[@desburke7786]

Rick, just because you dont feel stressed doesent mean "youre not stressed" . Try get a good old fashion TONIC into you, its basically all the B Vits alot of B12 and iron also. Glad you have enjoyed youre family time, you will be back going 90 in no time Pal😅

[@ricktenerife]

Thanks for the tip

[@unamynes4561]

Hope you feel better soon Rick it takes about two weeks to feel better it’s definitely down to immune system the B12 Will help xx have a lovely time with your girls

[@ricktenerife]

Thanks Una

[@angusmorrison3293]

" The secret of life ,though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times ". Paulo Coelho ,The Alchemist. Your that guy, great video.

[@paulcole4902]

I thought you only got shingles on the sea shore maybe that's the waves 🌊 you're feeling 😅👍

[@jackiehodgson2261]

Lots of rest no matter what..get better soon Rick xx

[@shelaghnorton2590]

hopefully you will feel better soon. you can get a shingles vaccine if you’re over 50 in the uk

[@user-li9qs8zi8i]

Hi 👋 rick great blog your umun system might be low and Alice coming to see you might have picked you up slow 🐌 down and chill 😎 hope megs better having kids gives you stress

[@ricktenerife]

Possibly!

[@GA-fz2wt]

Urgh its awful,im a cancer patient who is severely immuno surpressed and i got shingles it took7 weeks for it to go as i cant fight anything off so it spread rapidly,the pain was horrendous i was in bed so ill with it. I hope yours doesn't last that long!

[@ricktenerife]

Aww bless you and thanks for the kind words

[@GA-fz2wt]

Get well soon ! ​@@ricktenerife

[@karengalley3669]

Hope you’re over the worst of it now. All I know is that it’s very painful.

[@ricktenerife]

It really is

[@kevbrown7137]

Shingles... Can be serious.. When it wraps around your body its like having a rope tightened around you.. Honeys a great way of naturally building your immune system and great in coffee from sugar.. Family and happiness aee the best medicine... 🙏😎👌

[@jackiestewart8817]

Rick my husband had shingles and had to have iodine on every day but cleared up within a week take care lol❤❤❤❤😮😮😊😊

[@lynnemorris7516]

Oh, painful.

[@ricktenerife]

Yup

[@thelord23784]

ive had it extremely painful for about 8 weeks it felt as if some bstad up there was sticking pins in me

[@ricktenerife]

Yup

[@marilynhole5429]

My husband had shingles he was in so much pain for two weeks unbelievable all down one side of his face to his shoulders

[@juneramsay9946]

Hi rick my sister had shingles. Her eye had to have injections insunderland eye hospital to save the eye .its painful .

[@nataliehick5071]

I think you have got too run down take care xx

[@davebardell]

Doesn't matter what gear you're in Rick as long as you keep on moving 🚶‍♂🚶‍♂🙃

[@garymorris9901]

I had it , it came on my chin and I went Tesco pharmacy counter and said I think I have shaving rash or something and she said go your doctor cleared up in two weeks

[@ricktenerife]

Hope mine goes just as fast. Thanks Gary

[@joannahannah717]

Hi Rick, just watched your vlog finding out you have shingles I’ve had it twice side of my face and my waist very painful but I was never stressed. I’m not a stressful person. I think if you get it, you get it you got it. it is to do with your immune system. Do you take multivitamin every day? Might be worth trying anyway after yourself. Take care.

[@ricktenerife]

Have to agree with you there Joanna. Currently in a dose of B12 vitamin thanks

[@francisraffle2948]

Hi I'm a new sub I too had shingles on my scalp I could touch my head on the right side I'd been to the on call doctor I said couldn't be shingles he said no he gave me some tablets and lotion to rub in to myhead that was a Saturday on the Monday I phoned doctors and I got a call back from the doc and I told him my head js painful to tough and he said js jt on the left side I said no the right he said he had had a man phone in he had shingles on his left side the doctor gave me some tablets that really worked I had the pain go down the tight side of my head too i wouldn't wish shingles on anybody I think its the worse pain going love fran sthelens England

[@ricktenerife]

Thanks for the advice and welcome to the channel. all the best.