Looking for suggestions regarding Shingles..
Ugh...we are supposed to be headed for our annual trip to a local CG with all the grandkids next week. It is something we do every year and the kids just love it. Unfortunately last Thursday I felt a ...
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My doctor told me he had not know anyone who had the shot and still had shingles.
Had it twice. As soon as I suspected it I got to my doctor who gave me a number of medicines and it was a light case. I am on a number of drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis so maybe it helped but he was very aggressive with treatment so as to prevent/reduce chances of a flare up on the Arthritis.
Second case was several months ago and also a light case. I had the shot several months before so maybe that helps? Each case only lasted a few days and little pain. Rubbing lightly on the second case helped and there was not driving need to scratch.
If one has not had the shot I highly recommend it. Rheumatologist insists that I get Pneumonia and Shingles vaccination every 5 years
