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Grover's Disease tied to Shinglix Vaccine
Skin Health | Last Active: Feb 10 12:51pm | Replies (72)Comment receiving replies
I contracted GD in 2008 after having received a flu shot with a flu vaccine which contained a mercury compound (Thimerosal) as a preservative. The GD lasted two years and has not recurred since. I have since studiously avoided all vaccines containing Thimerosal. The old shingles vaccine (Zostavax) is OK but apparently the new one (Shinglix) contains Thimerosal or some other agent which triggers GD.
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I tried to find out if the flu shot I had in November had this preservative in it, since my rash seems to have become more wide spread on my back and shoulders recently but I was told it didn't have a preservative which I think must be incorrect. I'll try to some info next week when I return to that office for an appointment. They have to have records with the brand name and description of the vaccine used.
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I was recently diagnosed with GD , based on a biopsy. I'm female, don't exercise and have never had sweating issues my entire live. I actually never sweat unless I get into a sauna. I am ambivalent about this diagnosis especially after having read it mostly affects men and the references to sweating. Based on what I've read on this site today, new shingles vaccine, or the thimerosal in it, is a certain trigger for some. I'm due for a scan that requires an iodine contrast and will find out if that preservative is in it. My itching is not as severe YET as many have described but it's annoying and distracting enough as is and I don't want it to become worse. Some have mentioned light therapy but there are different kinds . I'd be grateful to know the exact one that has helped those who have mentioned it
Thank you.