What do the roof and I have in common?
Shingles.
This is the second time I’ve had to deal with this nastiness. The first time it was a mild outbreak on my face and scalp.
This time it’s on my side/back right around the center of my torso. A certain undergarment is impossible to wear at the moment so I’m staying home wearing very loose-fitting, soft cotton t-shirts. When I move, my left arm is held away from my side to keep anything from touching the red, itching/burning, blistered, extremely painful, angry skin.
To keep my mind off the discomfort, I am knitting a pair of Align Mitts commissioned by a friend. I began the first one on Friday and I just need to bind off the top and finish the thumb. 
I usually do the Elizabeth Zimmerman’s sewn bind-off or the JSSBO. But this time I’m learning a new bind-off that is stretchy and doesn’t flare out: The Invisible Ribbed Bind Off for 1×1 Rib by Liat Gat. I just need to take a deep breath….watch the video and and read the directions.
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Sorry to hear about the shingles. Hope you get well soon!!
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Oh no!! I hope you feel better quickly!
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At least you can still knit without moving the left side. Hoping it goes away very soon.
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No better way to understand shingles than to have them. Sorry you are experiencing that awful discomfort. You are doing the right thing to dress comfortably and wait it out. I had them on top of one foot! Couldn’t wear shoes, so I indulged in lots of knitting! Before that, I was not aware of how widespread the pain is. Praying this soon passes.
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Sorry you are so miserable. Every day will be better. If it’s.not.too hot…sit outside.
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Twice? I didn’t know that was possible! Have you had the vaccine? That must be so painful! Amazing that you can knit through it!
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Yes, one can get shingles more than once.
No, I didn’t get the vaccine but I might consider that once the doctor gives the okay to do that.
My first bout was a very mild one, thank goodness, as it was on my head. Knitting helps keep my mind off the pain and itching. Plus I’m listening to an audiobook.
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Oh, I am feeling so badly for you! Yes, get that vaccine as soon as they let you! Don’t want to go through this again.
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Sorry for your discomfort! Now I am off to watch the video and add a new tech to my skill set. Thanks!
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