What Happened to My Face?

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[@SilentGloves]

Man, that's rough. Shingles sucks. It's caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same that causes chickenpox, which can be dormant for decades, but stress can cause it to reactivate. It hurts so badly because it infects nerve endings in the skin. Hope you recover fully!

[@dudemanismadcool]

Am I wrong in thinking that it's in the same family as any herpes virus?

[@granny4751]

@@dudemanismadcool You are NOT wrong. It is the Herpes Zoster or Varicella Virus They are the same thing.

[@SilentGloves]

@@dudemanismadcool Both viruses are in the Herpesviridae family, but they are different viruses. I think there are 8 or 9 different herpes viruses in total.

[@granny4751]

Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes varicella (chickenpox). Primary infection with VZV causes varicella. After a person has varicella, the virus remains latent in the dorsal root ganglia. Clinical Overview of Herpes Zoster (Shingles) - CDC

[@RickTCPB]

Ah man, I am so sorry - shingles is an absolute miserable experience. The inflamed nerves get so angry, and then after you get that in check you gotta deal with those nasty blisters it causes

[@hailtothefire_]

Hope you're feeling better, Joe! Stress can really do weird shit to your body. It can trigger the most random things. I used to get really bad eczema on my eye lids after every time I cried or even washed my face. They would get insanely itchy, puffy, and swollen. Then when healing they would get all crusty and would peel. I would get itchy bumps on my fingers too. Just a weird stress response.

[@zoeazsss5035]

Yes, I would def say that stress is a factor, unfortunately.

[@prescillamaxey8372]

Scabies

[@irenafarm]

I started reacting crazy bad to crabgrass of all things- my immune system is really spicy and I dealt with my grief and anger over my brother’s passing by hand weeding every bit of crabgrass from our property, over the course of two weeks. Then the next time I went to my friend’s farm, I had a bonkers reaction, had to get meds, kept repeating all summer until I realized it was crabgrass. “The body keeps the score.” That’s a book that’s been around a while, good read on how to help you manage the physical side of long term stress and trauma.

[@jimglenn6964]

Oh man, I had shingles on the left side of my face and went to the clinic within an hour. Luckily it escaped eye damage. For a month, I avoided contact with people. I had the intense burning feeling for 3 to 4 months. I had dead spots where the nerves died. It lasted about 3 years. Finally after that it got much better. I don’t feel it anymore but it took years to fully recover. I feel for you, bro. Keep on keeping on!

[@jamesabbott9301]

We used amino acid L-lysine 1,000. To keep it at bay, and now used daily . Five years no outbreaks.

[@woodsinme]

I didn't realize shingles could affect a person's face. At least not start there. Ouch. I do an oral swishing with good colloidal silver and swallow it (don't do that if you are oil pulling). Research if you are curious. I am blessed. Sorry for y'all's suffering.

[@mssoliloquy3001]

Hi Jim, 100% my experience too. Right side of my face in 2020, it was hellish for a month but then gradually improved. And like you, the ‘pain flares’ continued for months and even until last year. Anyone who experiences this has my sympathy.

[@Lalunabreeze]

Wow, true stories. Knew one person that wanted to die . He had them all over his back and around the front. Not fun.

[@MaximusMerideus]

would you recommend the shingles vaccine?

[@WanderwithWill]

Joe, man… I’m so sorry to hear about your brother passing. I probably would have done the same thing - disappear into the woods for a little bit to clear my mind. I’m glad you are good now. Best of luck to you!

[@katrinacolman8750]

I'm sitting here watching your poor face while I have shingles in the same spot as you do and the headaches are the worst 😔 I'm glad you are doing alot better 😊

[@mssoliloquy3001]

Hope you feel better soon Katrina. I've had it on my face too, it was rough, you have my sympathy. I found ice compression helped soothe the pain. Best wishes.

[@Chaos4Eva1]

Man that's sucks. Sorry about your brother and what happened to you. You're a brave man, with my panic attacks I would have left the same day thinking a was gonna die!

[@Nickelberrynsc]

So glad you’re feeling better. I’m sorry you had such a physical grieving process. Blessings.

[@andrewmcdowell8880]

Hope your doing better brother ! I’m sorry to hear about your brothers passing, deaths hits us all in ways we never imagined. Keep doing what your doing and never forget how much you inspire all of us too keep trying that little bit harder :) your the best of us joe, take care

[@drewtube50x74]

Your is a possessive pronoun. If you are trying to say "you are" doing better, use the contraction "you're".

[@ISO-420]

shut your mouth@@drewtube50x74

[@1theheightofparadise]

@@drewtube50x74 your wrong.

[@theday2164]

​@@drewtube50x74ur incorrect sir

[@aggieduke1]

Had the Shingles on my back under my ribs. Came on after I worked my butt off one day climbing a scaffold. Took forever to go away. I feel you brother.

[@bugoutbrad8395]

Sorry to here that happened Joe. Very happy to here your okay now. Cheers 🍻 bro. Keep on campin.

[@lee.valley]

I feel your pain mate.!! I had it in my mid 30s, it was rough going, took me off my feet for a few days, the infection was even inside my throat and chest, 2 weeks of strong antibiotics it took to clear it up, don't try to rush back to normal to quickly bro. hope you feel better soon 👍

[@will2-b150]

I been there man, mine was brought on by my bio father, that I had never previously met, showing up unannounced to let me know he was dying. That was many years ago and I still have some minor nerve damage where the rash was. Best of luck on your road to recovery, and many thanks for bringing awareness to shingles.

[@topofhelist6592]

Been watching you for years and your time on ALONE I used to dream about doing the stuff you were out doing when I was at work in my breaks watching your videos. I hope that mentally your doing okay. I’m sorry for your loss. I think you were like one of the first go outdoors and do stuff guy I started watching I always enjoy your videos. I look forward to seeing you have some better camping trips in the future. Hang in there.

[@yukoncharlie2]

Praying for you, Joe. Hang in there, and keep up the great work!

[@dixienana2006]

My daughter just got over the Shingles and the pain was horrible. Praying you get over them soon. Love your videos. Our deepest condolences in the loss of your brother. ❤️🙏🏻

[@ruchiramunjal6061]

So Sorry To Hear Joe !! So Good To See You And Wolf Again. Wishing You Well. Take Care.

[@devilovesdevil]

Man im glad youre all good bro! My condolences on your loss. Ik that wasnt helping the already added stress but i love how open you are about these things. Take care man

[@sunshineandgingerNL]

Seems like, as they say, it never rains but it pours. You've had a rough go of it the past little while Joe; glad to hear you are taking care of yourself. My mom had shingles on her jawline a few years ago and she went through torture with it. Wanted to say thank you again for sharing your journey with your brother's loss... I am potentially facing that same journey with a close family member in the next little while. Seeing the beautiful spots you picked to lay him to rest made me hope we can find a similar beautiful spot for our loved one

[@one30am]

Glad you're feeling better! Shingles is so awful. I developed it across my shoulders and upper back and all I could do is lay on the bed on my stomach shirtless most of the time because it itched and hurt so damn much that I couldn't handle fabric touching it. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

[@lucylawrence8046]

Glad to see you again Joe, sorry for your loss and sending love to you and your family.

[@bonriver9420]

My condolences on the loss of your brother. He will always be with you in your heart. Hope you are feeling better soon. Sending love and prayers your way for healing.

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Sending prayers your way. Suffering a great loss is so tough to live through. It can sneak up on you without notice. Be sure to grieve when you need to, and don't try to bare your struggles alone. Don't be too proud to ask for help.

[@ergot57]

Sorry about your loss. Never an easy thing. A reaction to all of the bug bites? Shingles is a bummer no doubt. I think this is the reason I keep a small strip of Benedryl tablets in my pack along with Tylenol, and a couple of old folks tablets. They weigh nothing and when needed, same as the ChapStick in the pack, when needed they are dearly needed. Again I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Like Forrest gump I don't have a brother, but it must be hard. Peace to you and yours.

[@marksteiger759]

Glad you got out of there quickly and recovered well. I know the pain of shingles too, when I was 19 I had an outbreak all across the left side of my abdomen, painful blisters and sores... not fun.

[@theschmidy]

Always good to see your face, Joe, no matter the state of it, haha. Happy you've got more stuff on the way and that you're getting back out there. Much love.

[@kimberlywebster9902]

Glad you are feeling better. I got it above my right eye, it was painful and itched like crazy. I went to work and asked my coworker, she went and got the school nurse and she told me that I had to go home and not return until it scabbed over. Doctor gave me meds and cream ointment to put on it. Glad to see you back

[@weekendcrew.]

Glad your doing better. Excited that you’re going to have a few videos out soon

[@scottalpert3444]

I feel for you buddy. It's tough to watch you go through all of this. Isn't it amazing what our emotions do to our physical body. Be safe. Hope you find peace.

[@MikeD-ne6ie]

Hope you feel better soon Joe! I had shingles 3 years ago on the right side face, chin and back of the neck and ear. My neck and jaw hurt so bad I thought I had tetanus! None of the medication helped that I could tell. When the pain subsided the itching started, I’d wake up at night scratching behind my ear like a dog! I never thought it would go away, but it did finally! It’s the chicken pox virus that you had as a kid, lies dormant, then attacks your nerves years later. People that have never had the chickenpox can catch that from people with shingles, which my granddaughter did, even though she was vaccinated against the chickenpox. Ask your doctor about the 2 shot vaccine, shingles can come back.

[@mikemcculloch8254]

Had the same thing happen to me after a family member passed and we almost lost my little sister at the same time. Ended up with shingles across my shoulder and up the back of my neck. Went far to late to the doctor for much treatment. I was able to work through it, but wouldn't wish it on anyone. Certainly could not imagine getting out of the woods and driving with it on my eye. Bad news though Joe, the pain sticks around even after it isn't visible. It did ease off but I did have pain in my neck for years and still can sometimes when stress is getting real high. Take care man!

[@margaretgood580]

Shingles is also contagious.. Get well real soon Joe...

[@WHITEPEONIES8422]

Hi Joe, I knew instantly it was shingles because I had it in on my forehead and in my right eye. Many years ago, my father had major surgery, I was at the hospital of course and got strep then shingles when I was 46. The first time, I went to the doc, she told me it was a stye and gave me eye drops. A few days later, I went back and lifted my hair off my forehead and the doctor knew instantly it was shingles. Stress can wreak havoc on your body but I'm happy you recovered. I'm really sorry for your loss, Joe. Love you and your family and Wolf is one good looking dog❤

[@woodsinme]

Stress is one of the things that weakens our immune systems. Besides that, Joe, those midges or whatever they were were (?) really aggressive. Some gnats lit me up in Alaska a few years ago. Essential oil everywhere except behind my ears apparently. Really whelped up. Glad you are doing better Joe.

[@traceylynne158]

Oh I’m so feeling for you. I’ve had shingles 3 times and it’s painful as hell. Sending you healing prayers 💕

[@smalltowngirl4415]

Dang! I had 4 young and healthy friends get shingles after their Covid Vaccines. I hear it is so painful. Stress can do crazy things to our bodies. Glad you are feeling better! Rest up

[@Tyndaal604]

Hope you're good Joe! been watching your content for years now and since we don't have right of roam in England and I can't bushcraft or camp, I get most of my nature peace from your videos. Sorry for your loss and all the best to you and yours! Give the dog an ear scratch fer me!

[@gigi3242]

seems like some doctors just don't know what they are doing, that sucks. Super cute listening to wolfie squeaking the ball, he's usually so serious looking. There's a new year coming; wishing you the best year yet; Peace and Prosperity be yours, and course, may you and yours have the best of health.

[@apextroll]

Even so, they don't know you. You know you. You are the primary doctor.

[@Reach41]

Doctors don’t have Ouija boards, so they can easily miss something without enough signs or symptoms to diagnose.

[@gigi3242]

@@apextroll It's important to advocate for yourself, but we put our trust in doctors, because they go to med school.

[@THEPELADOMASTER]

Yeah just like that doctor that told my dad "it's just arthritis" when the crippling pain in his back was a full blown cancer that killed him in 6 months.

[@apextroll]

@@gigi3242 At least during covid, people stopped treating their doctor as a god. People need to be more aware of their treatment and stop thinking of what a doctors says is gospel.

[@LindaBouillon]

Thanks for info. Sorry about your loss of brother. Prayers for you and Gods Peace 💜🙏🏻💜

[@ChristopherJones-hz5dz]

Shingles is no joke! Glad you are on the mend. Take care!

[@evrettej]

Are they mosquito? 🦟

[@sbaker3426]

@@evrettejit is a virus, not from mosquitos; if you have had chickenpox as a young person before, years later you can develop shingles, as it is a virus and can reappear, especially due to stress or illness. It is a herpes virus,( not the genital kind). Look up chickenpox and shingles for more info, it attacks the nerves in an isolated area like face, back, eye etc. very painful.

[@snipereyz3159]

I was under the impression that it is very similar to chicken pox which comes from a virus. Sorry that you had to go through that Joe. Thanks as always for sharing your journeys with us.

[@jae4807]

Glad that your on the mend Joe, I've never had Shingles but do get nerve pain from a medical issue and it's the worst pain, I can't imagine how bad it felt on your face. Look after yourself and take time to fully recover ❤

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Oh that looked and sounded painful. I never heard of shingles on the face. They usually come out on the back. Hope it's better now. It's amazing what stress can do. Take care and give yourself time.

[@irenafarm]

I didn’t know this, but it can cause blindness, permanent facial paralysis, and long term neuralgia (headache)! I’d never heard of it on the face, either, but apparently it’s more common in younger folks with stressed immune systems.

[@davidhamilton5689]

Had the same, started with a migraine, thought it was an ear infection, turned out to be shingles. Worst pain I have experienced. Treated with anti viral meds. I also take lysine to keep the virus in check. Good to see you beat it.

[@SuperEye2eye]

Super common post jab lots of literature on it

[@robertganther3695]

Yes!

[@amywalton4201]

I’m so sorry about your brother, but thank you so much for the content. I wish you the best, and please heal.

[@sophisticat3d_savag3]

Aww man. I’ve heard the horror stories of getting shingles. Sucks that they only want to vaccinate against if you’re a certain age. Glad you’re doing a lot better, and didn’t let it defeat you. Sending condolences as well. #ThanksForSharing - the genuine moments are what make your content relatable. #SafeTravels

[@user-ny7vz9fh5y]

get ur 6th boostah

[@leebrenner6309]

I had exactly what you have. It was in my eye too. Hurts like hell. Took me a month just to feel better. My eye has scare tissue too. Hope you feel better real soon. I'll never forget the pain.

[@jofftalbot1348]

Oh Joe. Dang buddy!! Best wishes for speedy wellness 🙏🏽🌈👍🏽 If it's stuck emotions, all needs to flow. Built up emotions create dis-ease > dis-ease unchecked creates disease. Can manifest as anything. Healing 101. We are thinking of you and wishing you well Joe. Let it flow 🌊

[@mattrose5313]

Sorry to here about your Brother . My condolences.. I wish you a full recovery..

[@metazare]

Over the past 2-3 years I've noticed a sudden explosion of people either having shingles or they know someone who's got it/had it. Used to hear about it once in a blue moon and it was almost always the elderly. Something ain't right here.

[@GiliusThunderhead]

Starts with a v and it ends with an x. Immune systems are collapsing.

[@edie4321]

Yeah, and they now have a vax for it. Save the children

[@richards5843]

Sorry about your brother passing. My aunt lost a son and under stress she got shingles on her scalp and even when the shingles went away it took a long time for the nerve pain to go away. There is medicine for the nerve pain. Some peoples pain usually goes away when the shingles are gone. Take Care

[@one567]

First I want to give my condolences for your brother, Joe. I'm 56 now and I got shingles when I was 54 it was on the back of my leg just under my azz cheek and my guy I was in so much pain for 7 days, I couldn't sit or even walk properly. I can't even imagine having this on my face. DUDE, you have a high pain threshold. Stay safe man, love the videos.

[@gregprice155]

Hey Joe, I had the same thing happen tp me. I thought it was a spider bite, but no it was shingles, and it was on my forehead and also spread down my face. You have to watch it because if it spreads down to your eyes it can do some damage for sure. The good news is it clears up...eventually ; however, the bad news is it can come back even with the shingles shot. I hope yours does not come back. Take care and have fun in the woods.

[@garlen8]

Joe, I’m so sorry about your loss of your brother. And sorry about your mishaps in nature. Keep doing what you do, but be careful. Love ya dude!

[@xislander73]

I have had shingles twice. Both times it went down around my ribs and not up. The pain is horrible and the sensitive skin/nerves lasted for months. Luckily no permanent damage as Ii got it treated within the 72 hr period. I will be eligible for Shingrix shot this year and I will definitely be getting it. Stay well!

[@speedypaul2314]

Take care Joe. Stress can cause complete exhaustion which makes you vulnerable in other ways. Been through it brother. You need to take sometime out from everything and relax. Look after number 1 for a while. ❤

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Be safe, hope all things are good for you.

[@smallplots]

So sorry to hear about your brother, Joe, cheers man

[@Afterburner]

Been there with Shingles man... It took me down for two months... I started taking fish oil daily and took it with every meal since the oil helps rebuild damaged nerves from the virus... I had neuropathy and shooting pains all over my body until the fish oil regimen started to heal things up. Had to leave the stress of my job to recover and ease up... I was on famcyclovir for ten days, but it was the recovery after the virus that took the time because it jacks up your nervous system so bad. Doctor told me I could never be put under high stress ever again and I was smart enough to listen to that advice. Hope you recover well from it yourself... Get better!

[@irenafarm]

Fish oil’s the best! Really smart! 👍🏽

[@danielpontz1405]

hey joe man....sorry to hear about your brother man as some one that also lost his brother and sister and became an only child .I can only share my condolences and sympathies. i truly wish the best for you and yours!

[@trikelife4960]

Grief is a hell of a thing. The worst part is the glimmers of hope that make you think you're coming out of it. So you try to take control and keep the upward momentum just to stall out and fall even further. Nothing humbles you more than severe grief. This was a damn tough year for you man, all in all. I look forward to what you've got coming and wish you the best.

[@douglasgatian1401]

Hope you feel better soon! Stress is a killer. Take care.

[@chma0401]

Oh man that’s a rough year my heart goes out to you Joe! We LOVE you!

[@j.w.7688]

Damn BigJoe! Honestly, i'm only a couple mins into this vid and i can almost feel yor pain Bruh. Your young and strong and you'll bounce back. Looking forward to many many more of your awsome vids.👍👍

[@vickystevens6123]

I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I can't imagine what you are going through. And with shingles, please be careful, especially if they're on the face. Because if they get in your eyes, it could affect your eyesight. My neice had that happen. Got really close to her eyes like her eyelid and that is a very serious outcome if it gets in your eye.

[@echolarkin8595]

Your stress from your brothers passing is what triggered the shingles. Shingles is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus in the body. Stress can trigger a lot of things. I am so glad that you got medical treatment when you did. better late then never. It's very unfortunate that the doc you went to before your trip brushed it of as a simple rash. I'm glad to see your back out in your element. I really enjoy watching your channel and look forward to seeing all of your adventures with the doggos too!

[@Christofuzz-hc9xl]

Had the sane exact thing, in the same exact place. Also in and behind my eye. I got while in a filthy prison and basically had to deal with it without treatment. I remember my eye and sinus? hurt so bad, i just layed there, while also withdrawaling from Heroin addiction, in an isolation cell,alone at Christmas facing 6 years in prison. I made it thru all that, and have been sober since. Its almost 2 years now.

[@BigV96220]

As a age carer i have seen this on a few occasions and it is contagious, now your prone to this again joe get the needle. Its expensive but woth it bless you get better soon lkve from me V.Australia ❤❤❤

[@margaretlebs6346]

I've had them. Painful as all get out the worst news they can show up anytime they want and can cause nerve damage. Take care Joe.

[@sixtybrxxy7336]

Hey Joe! Sorry for your loss! When my brother passed away I got shingles the same day. I cried so hard. The doctor said stress brings them on. My mom told me to apply clear nail polish to the area in which I did. It stopped the itching but not the pain. Hope you’re doing better. ❤

[@HikingWithShawn]

Sorry about your brother. Glad you're okay! Great that you made this video in case anyone else has symptoms like this.

[@theroyalbureau]

I had the same thing about 8 years ago. Happened after a pretty good bump to the top of my head and I was super sensitive to light and had horrible headaches for about a week. No long term adverse affects for me, luckily.

[@karolmolitor4675]

I had shingles. It can be very dangerous. The shingles shot helps alot. Even a cold wind or heat from opening my oven door can trigger mine. Stress of having dental work done or general stress can trigger it. My sister takes Neuronton every day for the residual nerve pain that she has in her face. She can feel tingles if she misses just one dose. Stay on it! ❤ Feel better soon. ❤

[@intermarer9145]

It's been almost two years since I had face shingles. Half my face still feels numb and itch constantly. The headaches at the start were no joke, but what came after almost killed me. The itch was so intense and unrelenting! Every second of every day, no rest. I looked like a zombie; half my face a big self-inflicted wound. I was starting to get suicidal. I didn't know how much longer I could take it. I drank until I passed out every day in order to be able to sleep. Man, those were tough times. I hope you fare better!

[@ptirabasso1]

It's in your body and can come out at extremely stressy times. so sorry you have or had it. I know from personal experience that it is extremely painful. Hoping you feel better soon!

[@jerryrogers9703]

I have a friend who got bells palsy from her dad passing. I feel for you bro. As always stay safe and God bless from Missouri.

[@paullangan193]

Been there. Was diagnosed as a type I diabetic the year before I went to college. Freshman year was a little stressful. Resulted in being diagnosed with shingles. Puffy face but worst was the attach on the back of my neck going down my spinal column. Had the chills and wrapped up in a blanket to brevent any breeze blowing on the sore on my neck which was the most pain I have ever had.

[@motonvipr]

Joe, I got shingles when I was getting out of the Marine Corps, the stress of going back home and not having a plan/future into the unknown! I was 25 when i got out, my symptoms were a rash on my stomach, Navy Doc gave me a ton of pain killers. I didn't like how they made me feel but I also wasn't in any pain or anything, maybe a slight headache.

[@lynnbryant9606]

Oh my...I knew as soon as I saw your forehead you had shingles...I knew because I had almost the same symptoms before I was diagnosed. Unless you have had shingles around your eyes and forehead you cannot fully appreciate just how painful it is...Hope you are now fully recovered. ❤

[@jamescant6625]

All the best from the UK , I'm getting my shingles shot next week ( free with the NHS ) as I'm now 70 . I've had shingles some years ago , nasty painful shite .

[@apextroll]

I never thought of it as that serious. Thanks for the awareness.

[@brettcasto3356]

Just went through it bro! Had it all over. Take it easy, it took its tole on my organs. I scarred with minimal picking and had it for weeks. It’s been a lot more common in younger folks since 2019… that other virus

[@Matthouin]

Same I’m just getting through shingles

[@lorettahiggins3717]

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother.💔 I lost my brother to cancer eight years ago and I miss him every day. I never heard about having shingles on your face - that must have been so painful! My husband had shingles around his middle and it was horrible. I couldn't believe he got dressed and went to work every day, but to have been misdiagnosed before you went on a trip is terrible. Sending you positive thoughts.

[@maryfrederickson2526]

My sincere and deepest condolences for the passing of your brother. We all wrap ourselves within the arms of our families and their love and the passing of one of them leaves a hole within ourself. That hole broke out in your shingles. I am so sorry.

[@Coastal.Redwood.Homestead]

I had shingles that wrapped around from my chest to my back covered in blisters and taking care of my 8 month old daughter and I can say for myself that shingles is way worse than giving birth for me. Glad to see you doing better God bless

[@tymerer]

I had shingles- remember, give your face time to heal - and even if some marks will still be there and someone would ask, just firmly stick to the story of marks being the result of you fighting with 3 bears ;)

[@Makethemsayoyvey]

Glad you're feeling better, embrace the scares they give you character

[@faye8797]

I'm so sorry when it rains it pours am I right luckily you will have to be strong like this the rest of your life God bless you the good thing is you are strong 💪

[@ukeleleiguana]

Stress can absolutely cause shingles to flare. I had a case of shingles shortly after I started college. Doctor said it was stress that brought. (Also i have an autoimmune condition that makes it easier for shingles to happen). Nerve pain could go on for months. Im so sorry to hear about your loss.

[@gaylemcgee2221]

I'm so sorry to hear about you losing your brother. I'm happy that you lost your shingles though!!!

[@laurieralenkotter5477]

I can't believe you were able to hold out as long as you did! I had shingles on my face a month after getting the vaccine! It is a latent chicken pox virus that lays dormant until you are under a lot of stress so it is a virus. I'm glad you are feeling better. I wound up with a scar on my face too!

[@jerrywilliams3544]

Man i wouldn’t have guessed that but as soon as you said it.. I was like dang.. yup and shingles are so painful. If you ever had chickenpox then you have the virus it’s just dormant. Sucks man bc you’re always gonna have outbreaks now or most people do. I do and it sucks. Sorry to hear bro. Hang in there! Best thing to do is to treat break outs as fast as possible going forward!

[@waylon7371]

Man i had chicken pox when i was a child and about a yr ago i got shingles. Im 42 now. They said it was due to stress but mine was across my back. Super painful !! So i know for sure it being on your face was way harder to deal with!! - Sorry about your brother buddy 🙏 Hope to see ya back out winter camping in the near future! 🤘🙏

[@Matthouin]

I’m 44 had shingle start on the 27th . I’m still having nerve pain .

[@waylon7371]

@@Matthouin yea they are no joke and an cause permanent nerve damage from what ive been told. How true tht is idk but they are awful

[@Chris-bd8nj]

I'm sorry for your loss..It's never easy loosing a brother!!Good luck to you!!

[@CrazyPolarBear82]

I'm sorry about your bro, I'm glad you are doing better

[@nathanhildabrand759]

I love how he shows it's not always a good time out there

[@bwcok7947]

Sending love and prayers for you and family. I hope the docs checked you out thoroughly. Sometimes it is only stress. Chicken pox is the start of it. Dormancy until a mental stressor event to your body or a stressful physical attack type event that your body is battling against will encourage shingles. Or both at the same time. My father in law got a fence sprinter on the palm of his hand. Treated wood splinter caused an infection. Then the shingles on his left chest to back area came on him fast. Stay safe man!

[@MarksTLC]

Hoping you have a complete recovery. Looking forward to more outdoor adventures.

[@lesliea.m.5392]

Prayers and hugs❤ 🙏 loss of a loved one is a hard things to endure , lean on the Lord 🙏❤️

[@elusive7815]

Damn man getting well ..I'm sorry to hear about your brother