Thoughts? could shingles stop me from doing certain activities?

Should be ok: Shingles....May be painful, may only be irritating. While the outbreak is active, you are contagious to people who have not had chicken pox. In that regards, your activities may be limited. Outside of that limitation it will be based on how you feel. Some people feel achy or flu like during the initial outbreak. Be careful, don't overdo it, and you should be ok.