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Old 12-19-2011, 05:34 PM #11
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fyi, there's a shingles vaccine available for folks over the age of 60.

also, please know that shingles are VERY contagious but i can't remember for how long. i hope your dr discussed that with you. i'm sure you could google it and get the info.

i hope your's clears up quickly and you're not in too much pain.
Hi all. I had shingles on my R thigh in 2 dermatomes. It felt just like bad paresthesias so I was surprised when the lesions broke out.

You can use topical steroids to prevent scarring but I don't know if they even let Tysabri patients have topical steroids.

And, yes, you can spread the virus to anyone who never had chicken pox but not easily. Just keep the lesions covered.

Best to you,
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