I'm so sorry to hear about the shingles and the weather. The snow just isn't the same everywhere. We don't usually get a lot of snow in the Seattle area, and we are the subject of some ridicule when it does happen because we have so much trouble with it. The reasons are 1) We are not prepared because it's somewhat rare; 2) It's wet and slushy and they freezes to ice overnight (colder areas get nice light snow that is packed and easier to drive on); 3) We have more hills that many areas that get lots of snow, so just a little can cause real havoc.
As for shingles, I've thankfully never had them and am old enough to get the vaccine which I did. Hope the medicine kicks in soon and gives you relief! Feel better soon so you can get back to quilting.
Merry Christmas!