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I feel bad for anyone dealing with Shingles. I don't want it. I got the vaccine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168547/

I feel bad for anyone dealing with Shingles

Discussion: What do you do for shingles intense nerve pain

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

Thank you for your response. I don’t qualify for the Covid booster yet so thought I’d...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645099/

booster yet so thought I’d get my 1st shingles

Discussion: Flu & Shingles Vaccine at the same time

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Oct 14, 2021

Yeah, there could be but not sure. I actually got the flu shot and my second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/243999/

actually got the flu shot and my second shingles

Discussion: Shingrix and peripheral neuropathy

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Oct 3, 2020

No, my doctor didn’t say that PMR caused the shingles. He said it was from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245704/

doctor didn’t say that PMR caused the shingles

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

@bustrbrwn22 Jen, Personally I think you have enough going on, and I would not take a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/243993/

would not take a risk with getting the shingles

Discussion: Shingrix and peripheral neuropathy

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Oct 3, 2020

hbab, thank you for the post. Do you know what they tested in the biopsy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289267/

interesting that they thought it was shingles

Discussion: Reclast and rash

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 24 10:34pm

I certainly agree we are on our own!! I've always gotten all the recommended vacs.. including...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375752/

all the recommended vacs.. including shingles

Discussion: RSV vaccine

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 21 8:34am

Hello again, @beeezeee Our story of Shingles sounds quite similar. I am in my early 70's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650428/

again, @beeezeee Our story of Shingles ... I am in my early 70's and had Shingles ... Shingrix would prevent any attack of Shingles

Discussion: Have Postherpetic neuralgia: When is it safe to get the COVID vaccine?

Posted: Nov 2, 2021

I had shingles the the first time back in March. I thought I had an ear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323326/

I had shingles the the first time back ... a lab test and sure enough it was shingles ... I got the first shingles shot in April

Discussion: Sty in my left eye, bumps on face by eye and a sore throat!

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Jun 8 11:05pm

Hello @fmmartinez58 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I am so sorry to hear of your post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806389/

post herpetic neuralgia after having Shingles ... had something similar after having Shingles ... My Shingles were also in the lower back

Discussion: The Misery of Post Herpetic Neuralgia

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Feb 4, 2023

I had shingles last October at first the pain was horrible but didn't realize it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362917/

I had shingles last October at first ... horrible but didn't realize it was shingles ... used calamine for the itching and shingles

Discussion: I have shingles and am astounded at how painful it is. Anyone else?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 3 1:55pm

Yes ! I am still trying to find out if there is a connection to raw...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182880/

in raw garlic that can activate the singles ... did have both of the vaccines for shingles ... and I still got shingles.

Discussion: Garlic

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

Israel promoted a 'universal' vaccine program - but they kept excellent medical records (and apparently did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947559/

example was the loss of immunity to shingles ... I lost my immunity to shingles; I do

Discussion: Iron Depletion in Blood related to COVID?

Support Group: Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

In 2017, I had shingles on my head. It was so painful. All I could do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855870/

In 2017, I had shingles on my head. ... wondering if anybody else could associate shingles

Discussion: Shingles and Postherpetic Neuralgia: What helps with Pain?

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: May 7, 2023

Hello I am glad that the new Shingles vaccine given in two doses ( Shingrix) is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257376/

Hello I am glad that the new Shingles ... I would rather have the shingles again

Discussion: Had Shingles shot and now have PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 11, 2021

just one time for me a LONG time ago. I sure hope it is not Shingles...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323187/

I sure hope it is not Shingles for you

Discussion: Shingles shots

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jun 8 5:22pm

Could it be shingles? I developed insomnia after gallbladder surgery. It took my body 3 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006373/

Could it be shingles?

Discussion: Hives and itching after gallbladder surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

Just know if you ever decide to stop taking it you MUST TAPER off. On it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998576/

On it for shingles then stay on because

Discussion: Does Gabapentin have any side effects?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

Hi I am 61yr.F. Has anyone had Shingles,&Know How oainfully this goes on.3&half minths now..I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604829/

Has anyone had Shingles,&Know How

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Blog: Dementia Hub

Posted: May 26, 2021

Great idea! I didn't know that there was a vacine. This is the second time for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/103804/

This is the second time for the shingles

Discussion: Pacemaker recipients: Looking for support from others

Support Group: Pacemaker & ICDs

Posted: Oct 21, 2016