It's agony, Ivy!

I did not want to do this, but typing really hurts right now. Not all the time; I can do a bit here and a bit there before my shoulder screams at me. So, with regret, I'm putting this blog on hiatus till I'm in less pain... probably quite a lot less pain, in fact.

That amitriptyline is actually very good; it kicks in fast, plus it knocks me out wonderfully, so now at least I'm getting a good night's sleep. Unfortunately, due to the knock-out effect, I can't take it during the day.

I mean... it could be a lot worse. It is just the pain (though that is quite bad enough!). I've had no itching, fever, or headaches; the rash hasn't been weeping at all; and it's not on my face. You really do not want shingles on your face. I'm not talking about the aesthetic considerations here - it can interfere with your vision if it gets anywhere near your eyes.

I'll be back when I can; and, in the meantime, you may as well have another rather macabre short story.