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Originally Posted by CRussel
Everyone is different, but in the vast majority of the cases it's over in a day or two. And seriously -- a couple of days of feeling punk is NOTHING.
I'm assuming, in your case, that once this episode subsides, you should be able to get the shingrex shot and it will help. If so, I know you won't hesitate.  |
Nah, apparently, once you're infected, it's too damn late. I was an idiot. People, ask your doc to be sure, but don't be stupid like I was.
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Originally Posted by CRussel
Even if it isn't, but you've had chicken pox, just go ahead and get it if you're even close to that 50 mark.
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Yup, can't say it loudly enough. I'm now a proselytizer for that vax.
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Originally Posted by cromag
Chicken Pox and Shingles are caused by the same virus. In many cases (perhaps most cases?) when a person has Chicken Pox some of the virus invades the nerves and can remain dormant for decades. When you get older your immune system becomes a little less efficient and the virus can re-activate within your nerves. I'm not a medical professional, but I think that's the gist of it.
More (and more accurate) information here:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-...s/syc-20353054 |
Yup, that's
exactly it. Couldn't have said it better myself and I'm now a bit of an expert--an unwilling one, lemme tell ya--on freaking Shingles.
Hitch