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Shingles by Angus Patient Expert

2 Comments A. writes to tell me today that her daughter now has shingles. Get well soon H. Courage A. and S. Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox (varicella-zoster). Whilst children get chickenpox, adults get shingles. Immun ... Read on »

? Shingles by jean d. I have recently been fighting a Skin rash/infection looking type thing I have to guess with what I know as a nurse it is probally Shingles. But I have had some of the sores for almost 4 wks,is it not true that persons for the most part after experiencing this it does not happen again or do I need to inf ... Read on »

The Joys of Shingles by Scott K. Patient Expert

1 Comment ... ducks that have had chicken pox (which is most of us in civilization), the VZV virus rears its ugly head again, causingHerpes zoster, otherwise known as Shingles.The hallmark symptoms of this wonderful little critter are a painful, burning, itching rash of blisters that affects only one side of the body and pain in the affected nerve. For me, the ... Read on »

symptoms by Beautiful Mind, Complex Life Patient Expert

1 Comment ... things used to be before I was on medication. I did well before Invega, on Risperdal, so I've been getting better for quite a while now. Then recently I started having some symptoms pop up more than usual. When my boyfriend left, things culminated in a lot of stress. I've also been really stressed by my job (which I now no longer am at) and that ... Read on »

Shingles and Fibromyalgia by Veronica E. Patient Expert

2 Comments Check out the latest Bella article: Shingles Linked to Fibromyalgia Read on »

Shingles Vaccination by Dr. Matthew M. Medical Doctor

As reported by the New York Times, and elsewhere, the CDC just recommended that all adults over 60 received the shingles vaccine. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. When you get chicken pox as a child, the virus stays around dormant for years in the nerve roo ... Read on »

Shingles Vaccination by Dr. Matthew M. Medical Doctor

As reported by theNew York Times, and elsewhere, theCDC just recommendedthat all adults over 60 received the shingles vaccine.Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. When you get chicken pox as a child, the virus stays around dormant for years in the nerve roots ... Read on »

Shingles, a painful skin conditi... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient Expert

Shingles, a painful skin condition, may be prevented by Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, according to researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles. Tai C ... Read on »

Shingles and cataracts... by Nicolas van Dyk Hello all -- hope you are enjoying your weekend. Just a quick update. The pain from the shingles is still there, but it appears to be improving ever so slightly. I didn't need Vicodin yesterday or this morning. Hopefully that bodes well for the pain going away ... Read on »