Soooo glad I got varicella vaccine for my son! Prevention is good. Sounds like shingles vacc is something we should all look at. I had checked into it but CDC recommends only after 60. This may be different for folks with nerve issues though. Maybe they will give it earlier. Sure worth a look....

Also glad I am a germaphobe from hospital work so somewhat OCD about hand washing. Hopefully I did not curse anyone with this!

Curse us? Nah, I've been thinking about this and because I didn't get a rash I put it on the back burner...so what you have done it brought light/knowledge on this subject as well as the other thing...having a brain freeze you are getting...best wishes, keep up the fight....

Aw, geez. Hope it clears up quickly for you. Hugs to you.

Shingles vaccine is no guarantee that you will not get shingles as previously posted. It can have side effects. However, if you do get shingles there are antiviral medications which really do help. The antiviral medication really did help my cousin and she would do that if she ever got them again rather than going the vaccine route.

Here is a good site:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...e/faq-20057859

Definitely worth a look! No vaccine is guaranteed, even flu shots. I apologize if my suggestion causes anyone to believe that to be a guarantee.

Actually can't curse anyone with shingles, it's not contagious in that way. Yes, the virus can be spread but it does not cause anyone else to get shingles...it DOES cause someone who has not had chicken pox to get chicken pox. Best to avoid those who haven't had chicken pox and pregnant women.

Heal soon. My dad had shingles 6 months ago & still has some mild post-her patio neuralgia...let's hope it's a shorter road for you.





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Always_Believe,

Thanks for clarifying the contagion factor - my post did not explain it is Chicken Pox one may pass on, not a case of shingles - brain burp and composing 'on the fly'

Hopefully, for any mechanism, it will not matter and no Member will ever have to deal with it in the future - horrible condition to add to friend's problems.

Dave.

So much gets lost in type!!
What we all mean is: feel better LP!!




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Wow! I'm sorry you are dealing with this! I've had patients with shingles and also my mom had it last year. Thats crazy you got it on your foot =( it really shows how stress and hypersensitivity increases the potentiality for developing a secondary nerve / auto immune related issue. I hope it stays below the severe range.

I had chicken pox three times total before I was 9 yrs old. Apparently if you don't get a severe case the first time, your body doesn't build enough anti bodies and you can get it again. I've worried this means I have an increaeed likelihood of developing shingles at some point/s.

The neurological and auto immune systems fascinate me. I suppose because I know understand how important their healthy function is to everyday quality of life

Hope your shingles goes away quickly!

Xoxoxo

I was able to get in with dermatology yesterday. After being told I should stay on Valtrex for one month to keep it knocked down I figured I would rather be 100% sure it's shingles before taking anti-vitals that long. Also nervous about further nerve damage so why carry that anxiety around without proper opinion.

Derm is not entirely convinced! I had a very kind lady doctor who immediately did a scrape biopsy so we will be sure and not treat the wrong thing. She thinks I may have a light eruption rash from the laser. It apparently can look like many different things and can burn and be really itchy! I will have results early next week and will post results.

I would be quite glad not to have shingles and the damage that goes with it. Still glad we are having discussion about it either way.

Hoping for the best

Hey, I did a little google search and I typed in LDN and shingles and basically it might help with shingles....I haven't done a proper search, but if anyone has a good resource and wants to check it out...and share with us might be worth it.
Keeping up the fight .....