I have a brutal case of shingles. Has anybody here ever had it? How long does it last? I started my second script of Valtrax today. Any help is appreciated.
OT: Shingles
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First, make sure you get your kids and grandkids vaccinated for varicella. No chicken pox as a kid, no shingles as an adult.
Valtrax is important, so keep using as prescribed. If OTC pain relief isn't helping enough, ask your doctor about a neuropathic pain medication (gabapentin or Lyrica/pregabalin). Wishing you luck and good health!
Valtrax is important, so keep using as prescribed. If OTC pain relief isn't helping enough, ask your doctor about a neuropathic pain medication (gabapentin or Lyrica/pregabalin). Wishing you luck and good health!
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I’m in my mid 40’s and had a nasty itch so I went to see my doctor, turned out to be Shingles. Totally sucks, I’m doing 4 baths a day and packing ice and lidocaine on the area. Anyone have suggestions that may help with the healing, it’s my lower back and makes it near impossible to sit...
I have no insights, but I am sorry to hear it and hope you recover soon!
I've had Shingles 3 times. In my 20's, 40's and 50's. Always on the right side up by my shoulder. Every now and then I get a sensation of a back stabbing for a couple of seconds. Each time I had shingles it lasted around 2 weeks. Since I knew what it was after the 1 st case, I called my doctor and was put on a script right away and it pretty much slowed it down. Never got the Vax since I figure my body has already had the little f*cker bug 3 times.
I finished my 2 part vaccine this summer. It freakin' sucked, especially the second shot.
Wow sorry to hear that, everyone should get the vaccine at 50.
It was the opposite for me when I got the shots; first shot was so bad I almost didn't go back for the second. Got the second and no issues with that one thankfully.
I didn’t realize shingles vaccine had such severe side effects. Good to know.
Got my vaccines completed last year. It hurt for a few days but probably not as much as shingles would.
Second one was awful for me. I'm due for Round 2 next year (10 year intervals). I may reconsider, but an older family member had shingles, and it was brutal.
I'm seeing 10-11 years.
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One small clarification. I believe the data shows that Shingrix lasts "at least" 10-11 years. Which likely means the data only goes out to 10-11 years and it's still working well. So, it's protection might continue beyond this time period, but we don't have the evidence to say that yet.I'm seeing 10-11 years.
How Long Does the Shingles Vaccine Really Last?
Wondering if the shingles vaccine is worth it? Shingrix protects against shingles for a decade or more—and can even reduce risks of dementia, heart attack, and stroke. Learn how long it lasts and why doctors recommend it for adults 50+.
Had a bad case in my buttocks. I ender ip using 96 lbs of epsom salt for baths 5-6 times a day to settle itch.
don't let any of rash fluid near your eyes, dangerous
That was the tough one for me, about 10 years ago. Maybe it's better now. Hope your results are better.
The 2nd shot knocked the hell out of me. I had reaction to the Covid shots too but Shingles were twice as bad. It was like a case of the flu for a day or 2 then faded quickly. If I didn't get the shot on a Saturday, I would have had to take off from work.
Incorrect. One, it's possible you had chicken pox but never developed the hallmark blisters. And two, if exposed to the varicella-zoster virus, you can become infected with it.
Can you describe the side effects? I am scheduled to receive this. I remember my mother had it and it was brutally painful for her, so I will take the side effects trade off.
My recollection was flu-like symptoms, aches and generally feeling like not moving off the couch/bed for a couple of days.
I'm ready to ask for Morphine
If I survive this, and get it again kill me.
I'm seeing 10-11 years.
How Long Does the Shingles Vaccine Really Last?
Wondering if the shingles vaccine is worth it? Shingrix protects against shingles for a decade or more—and can even reduce risks of dementia, heart attack, and stroke. Learn how long it lasts and why doctors recommend it for adults 50+.
My kids had it a long, long time ago. My son who has severe autism son had it 100x worse than his sister. What a nightmare that was.
Thanks. I should probably do that on a Friday then.
It really depends on individual. Got it last summer. Nothing more than my a sore arm for a few days.
Nobody ever told me that,
Other symptoms I have; peeling of thick skin on both feet, numerous bumps all over my, head burninga wicked headache, chest on fire. worse on back. Lastly short term memory way off. Thanks to everyone who has shared their experiences.
I knew I was really,really ill when I missed playoff basebell, and WNBA.
Yeah, I have generally done okay with these things, but never had this before. I had at least one family member say she was wiped out for a couple of days. In any event, good excuse to lay around and watch football - not that you need an excuse.
As a Rutgers fan you've been dealing with pain your whole life. You can do this!
What was the result of your Varicella Zoster IgG Antibody Test? It's not routinely tested, so how would you know? As I said, it's entirely possible for a person to have had chicken pox and have a subclinical or mild presentation, meaning little no noticeable symptoms of contracting the virus. Lastly, saying because you never had chicken pox means you are probably immune to the virus is based on what? You can still get it and/or shingles if you were exposed to the virus at any time of your life.
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