Went to the doc today with rash on my back. Had it for about 3 days. I was hoping for heat rash, but doc diagnosed as shingles. So far no tremendous pain. I guess it can always get worse. Got me a 7 day anti viral prescription to take now. Any of yall had the unfortunate experience with this stuff?
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I just finished battling it for the last 7 weeks. Had it on my left shoulder down into my arm & hand. It was the worst pain that I ever had. The rash didn't bother me at all. It never itched or burned, but the nerve pain that went with it was excruciating. I think it affect everyone different and no 2 cases are the same. By the time my rash appeared, the severe pain had smoothed out to just a normal pain. Good Luck
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Originally posted by glen View PostI wish I could get the vaccine but you gotta be 50 is what Walgreens told me. I hope I don't get it in the next 14 months.
I asked my doctor about it a couple months ago, and he told me to wait till I was 60.
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Originally posted by Bisch View PostI asked my doctor about it a couple months ago, and he told me to wait till I was 60.
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There is a new vaccine out now called Shingrix and it is supposed to be 97% effective. You can get the shot at a pharmacy and they will schedule you for the 2nd shot in 3 to 6 months. I got the first shot yesterday and am scheduled for the second in 3 months. I have had shingles and do not want them again. Incidently I did not have to pay a co-pay. They say most insurance plans cover the shot but it would be wise to call your insurance first to see if they cover as they are expensive.
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