This is one of those "if the tree falls in the forest does it make a noise" things. If they're talking behind your back and you don't hear them, ignore them. BTW - I have had shingles - for nearly six months - talk about the fires of Hell.....wow...
@amitmaroo1: actually it's the dormant chickenpox virus in your body that causes shingles. No one really knows why it becomes active again after many years, but stress factors are indicated. Over 20 years ago when layoffs were rampant quite a number of colleagues came down with it. Sorry if I offended anyone. I know how painful and debilitating the disease can be.