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Hi, I am eirrol. Over 3 years ago I had acute kidney injury from rare autoimmune...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788251/

I got shingles at original hospitalization ... and have post shingles nerve damage

Discussion: Stage 3 Kidney Disease and Diet: What can I eat?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

Hi Mary, this is migizii.....I have been reading about people’s experiences having shingles but the article...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324781/

about people’s experiences having shingles ... the article posted here about the shingles

Discussion: COVID-19 and Holidays

Support Group: Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19

Posted: Nov 22, 2020

@karinaph Hi! So sorry to hear your story. I do not have PMR, although it sounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257379/

The doctor who thought I had shingles ... I've had Shingles shots since they

Discussion: Had Shingles shot and now have PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 22, 2021

Oh your poor daughter! I haven’t had shingles but I hear it’s very painful. So I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081911/

I haven’t had shingles but I hear it ... recommended for people who have had shingles

Discussion: Can a 47 year old get shingles vacs?

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: Jun 6 12:00pm

I don't recall which antibiotic it was. I myself am on daily acyclovir to prevent shingles,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895041/

myself am on daily acyclovir to prevent shingles

Discussion: Transplant; C diff from antibiotics (Doxycycline)

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

The first shingles vaccine (which I had about 10 years ago) is only 65% effective. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308091/

The first shingles vaccine (which I

Discussion: Anyone else dealing with shingles?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 9, 2020

I have peripheral neuropathy from chemo and can't drive. I've had all the covid vaccines and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975474/

I read that getting a shot for shingles

Discussion: COVID boosters affecting peripheral neuropathy

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

So sorry to hear of this terrible experience with the shingles vaccine. Do you know whether...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718309/

this terrible experience with the shingles

Discussion: Shingrix and peripheral neuropathy

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jun 17, 2022

I completely understand your pain & confusion on what is going on. 2 yrs prior to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110358/

2 yrs prior to my diagnosis I had shingles

Discussion: Burning skin on waking

Support Group: Skin Health

Posted: Aug 10, 2016

I had some neuropathy symptoms. My bottom of my feet were hurting so badly. My Acupuncturist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829833/

I just came down with shingles so I

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy and PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

Your picture certainly isn't straightforward. My non medical opinion is that the pain is nerve related....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796993/

Either pinched or shingles, which a

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Welcome to Connect @jennyjay. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. It is really helpful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245715/

I would also hate to get shingles :-

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Probably shouldn't confess this, having just published a bunch of recipes but my Tuesday labs showed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/178179/

with diet, though - pretty sure the shingles

Discussion: Confused About Diet for Stage 3 or 4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Aug 3, 2020

I had shingles about 10 years ago ....a severe case. I felt rotten after my 1st...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/335255/

I had shingles about 10 years ago .

Discussion: COVID vaccines and neuropathy

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 21, 2021

I received the Zoster, two shots, last spring/summer; I was 61. Not a pleasant reaction…so, glad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/626045/

But certainly better than shingles.

Discussion: Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix): Is it advisable for transplant patients?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Aug 13, 2021

I have had shingles for about 3 years. I use Aspercreme lotion and their spray, with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055988/

I have had shingles for about 3 years

Discussion: Shingles

Support Group: Skin Health

Posted: Apr 23 1:53pm

I am seeing an immunologist now bc I have had Shingles three times in the last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982512/

an immunologist now bc I have had Shingles

Discussion: Side effects after Covid Vaccine - symptoms seem like PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

I got the old shingles vax many years ago, but am hesitant to get the new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092285/

I got the old shingles vax many years

Discussion: Has everyone had their Shingles vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 23 8:38am

I thought I was the poster child for prednisone side effects; however, I did not have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070899/

side effects; however, I did not have shingles

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with PMR after the Covid vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 19 11:11am

Hi, @kimchi19 - I have taken gabapentin personally, for postherpetic neuralgia after shingles, and I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/258951/

, for postherpetic neuralgia after shingles

Discussion: Can Gabapentin make neuropathy pain worse?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jun 25, 2019