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7wo7rees

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76. Amazing and thank you.

Tue Apr 29, 2014, 12:24 AM

Apr 2014

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I am 7wo7rees wife.

Everything in your post above was my experience exactly only one week before you, mine started on Good Friday. Today is my last day on the Valtrex. Every hour counts getting to the doctor if you come down with it.

I am 56. My mother got it in July of 2011, she did not get to the doctor in time to help lessen the severity. She was 74, it was terrible for her. Because of her experience I went in as soon as I could on Monday after Easter. She had it in the middle of her back and thought for days it was a spider bite and said nothing until it was too late and the blisters had already broken out.
I had it on my neck and thought at first it was because of shirt I was wearing.

I encourage everyone to get the vaccine if you can. I tried to last year and another doctor told me insurance would not cover till 60. My doctor last week had not heard of such and I will get it as soon as I can.

Until it happened to my mom I had heard of shingles vaccine, they were starting to offer at pharmacy everywhere but I had no clue! It is a terrible, awful little disease!

Thank you again for posting and wishing you all the best.

GET THE SHOT!

And I am not a big fan of vaccines, got the flu vac in Sept and had severe case of flu at end of Dec.

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Public DU Service announcement to older DUers - get your damn Shingles vaccinations!!! [View all] LynneSin Apr 2014 OP

I will not get the shingles vaccine just as I have never had RebelOne Apr 2014 #1

You've also benefitted from all the others who've gotten the flu shot, etc... HuckleB Apr 2014 #26

I hate to tell you... chillfactor Apr 2014 #36

was name calling necessary? 2pooped2pop Apr 2014 #162

No matter how you berate me, I will still remain shot free. n/t RebelOne May 2014 #197

99% of Americans have had chickenpox. fleabiscuit Apr 2014 #43

Agree and .... Mondavi Apr 2014 #60

Not to long ago I read something SheilaT Apr 2014 #88

I got a really bad case of shingles when I was 18 or 19. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #98

I have no way of judging how bad my son's case was. SheilaT Apr 2014 #104

I got it 16 weeks post-partum with my first baby. Laffy Kat Apr 2014 #134

That's true .... Mondavi Apr 2014 #108

Yes, I'm quite certain shingles used to be quite rare. SheilaT Apr 2014 #111

It was rarer when life expectancy was 15 years less than it is today Zambero Apr 2014 #136

It was rarer when older adults came into contact with young children Mondavi May 2014 #181

Yes Mondavi May 2014 #180

Shingles has always been more common for people after age 50. HuckleB Apr 2014 #102

Shingles used to be considered stress related .... Mondavi Apr 2014 #110

I'm not sure why you think it used to be rare. HuckleB Apr 2014 #114

Because it was almost unheard of... Mondavi Apr 2014 #116

So, you're saying because you didn't hear of it, then it was rare? HuckleB Apr 2014 #117

Family histories would be a better guide than "friends." Mondavi Apr 2014 #157

Your own claims are contradictory. HuckleB May 2014 #182

Do you bother reading anything? Mondavi May 2014 #189

I know what's what. HuckleB May 2014 #194

CDC is "anti-science"? 1 in 3 will get shingles Mondavi May 2014 #195

I knew Dorian Gray Apr 2014 #140

CDC reports 1 in 3 people will get shingles.... Mondavi Apr 2014 #156

Thank you for that information Dorian Gray Apr 2014 #159

Thank you also for that post. SheilaT Apr 2014 #174

Sadly true Mondavi May 2014 #179

Population densities MattBaggins Apr 2014 #132

Ho wabout this for a "level of nonsense" ?? truedelphi May 2014 #192

Who cares what you claim to have been trained "in?" HuckleB May 2014 #193

Please refrain form offering medical advice MattBaggins Apr 2014 #131

I've never had the flu, either, and I don't get the flu vaccines. Mariana Apr 2014 #96

So why scared of flu shot? nt Logical Apr 2014 #166

Not scared of it, really. Mariana Apr 2014 #173

Immune systems pipi_k Apr 2014 #100

Our immune systems age with the rest of us Zambero Apr 2014 #135

Your choice Dorian Gray Apr 2014 #139

good luck to you auntsue Apr 2014 #152

I am not 75, but my immune system seems good Surprising, because I used to smoke. merrily Apr 2014 #154

LOL, brilliant logic there! nt Logical Apr 2014 #165

My doctor told me to get the Shingles shot- LiberalElite Apr 2014 #2

I got my shingles vaccination at my last VA visit madokie Apr 2014 #3

Thanks for the info. Baitball Blogger Apr 2014 #4

Sorry to hear this Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #5

They say 50 LynneSin Apr 2014 #12

Thanks Lynne. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #18

You might have to get your doctor to give you the vaccine LynneSin Apr 2014 #27

Already made a note to ask next month when I go back Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #33

yup MiL got it a week ago littlewolf Apr 2014 #113

I am so glad you are a survivor, Ruby the Liberal! Sissyk Apr 2014 #47

Thank you! Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #128

"My immune system is a great unknown thanks to all the pharma" < I am in a similar jtuck004 Apr 2014 #69

Zostavax not for people who have had cancer... StarryNite Apr 2014 #71

It's smart that we ask our doctors first LynneSin Apr 2014 #79

Absolutely... StarryNite Apr 2014 #86

Exactly. I check with the Doc on everything Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #129

You're very welcome! StarryNite Apr 2014 #150

I had a massive outbreak last fall Mojorabbit Apr 2014 #23

There ARE things for that nerve pain. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2014 #66

They gave me lyrica Mojorabbit Apr 2014 #105

I would start hitting the internet, if it were me. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2014 #143

Elavil for neuropathy? That's like aspirin for cancer REP Apr 2014 #158

Sorry, LynneSin. Doctor told it would hit the nerves because of an injury that go into the chest by freshwest Apr 2014 #75

NOW. yewberry Apr 2014 #17

41? Yikes! Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #20

I just turned 43 davidpdx May 2014 #183

My brother was attacked last year, he had just turned 50. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2014 #62

I think the shingles vaccine came SheilaT Apr 2014 #90

repeat vaccines shanti Apr 2014 #171

So good to see you! Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #130

Would not wish an outbreak on my worse enemy...honestly. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2014 #142

My daughter knows someone who got shingles in the eye and was permanently blinded. nt Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #146

Thank you for seriously freaking me out! zappaman Apr 2014 #155

I'm sorry Zappamann! Do you have Shingles on your face now? Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #163

I have not had shingles but did have chicken pox as a kid. zappaman Apr 2014 #164

And a good PSA it is, LynneSin! Sissyk Apr 2014 #6

for how long are the shots effective? Skittles Apr 2014 #7

I'm not positive, Skittles; Sissyk Apr 2014 #8

I've also read 6 years LynneSin Apr 2014 #10

Six years is merely an estimate at this point Zambero Apr 2014 #137

The Rite Aid pharmacist said they last forever. spooky3 Apr 2014 #124

yes I read that about the Chicken Pox LynneSin Apr 2014 #9

It is rare for the reasons you mentioned. Sissyk Apr 2014 #13

I had chicken pox as a kid and shingles at 60. Frustratedlady Apr 2014 #15

I know what you mean. Sissyk Apr 2014 #16

I got the vaccination at work late last year. scarletwoman Apr 2014 #11

Well, there was that time when you Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #22

Oh no! I have Halfzheimers! scarletwoman Apr 2014 #35

Consider that one stolen Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #39

No problem, I stole it from someone else. scarletwoman Apr 2014 #44

I got mine this year! sheshe2 Apr 2014 #14

I'm sorry to hear that you are suffering from shingles. iemitsu Apr 2014 #19

I thought it was changed to 50 LynneSin Apr 2014 #21

Thanks for the advice. iemitsu Apr 2014 #29

except I don't think there is a shingles season LynneSin Apr 2014 #38

Again, I'm sure you're right. iemitsu Apr 2014 #48

+1,000,000 ... 000 HuckleB Apr 2014 #24

I don't know if I've had chickenpox. Control-Z Apr 2014 #25

Honestly best bet is to ask your doctor LynneSin Apr 2014 #28

I didn't have them as a child Tree-Hugger Apr 2014 #118

I'm so sorry to hear this. Control-Z Apr 2014 #122

Thank you Tree-Hugger Apr 2014 #123

an ex bf shanti Apr 2014 #172

I had my shingles shot as soon as they were available.... chillfactor Apr 2014 #30

I got Shingles in January of this year FLyellowdog Apr 2014 #31

I hope you feel better Tree-Hugger Apr 2014 #32

I'm on Valtrex LynneSin Apr 2014 #37

Me too! Tree-Hugger Apr 2014 #40

well if that doesn't help I also have hydrocondone LynneSin Apr 2014 #42

I hope you don't need it. Tree-Hugger Apr 2014 #46

Why didn't you want to take the hydrocodone? Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #148

Actually it is Vicodin and I have an unusual fear of taking powerful pain kills LynneSin Apr 2014 #149

I thought mine was allergic reaction to detergent I used...but, luckily KoKo Apr 2014 #53

I'm intrigued that you think the name "shingles" is disgusting. Tanuki Apr 2014 #58

Cingulum or Cingulumitis has a more technical diagnostic ring to it KoKo Apr 2014 #64

Amazing and thank you. 7wo7rees Apr 2014 #76

Thank you ... slipslidingaway Apr 2014 #34

I had shingles on my face! 3Stones Apr 2014 #41

So did my ex. Doctor told him he was lucky it didn't go in his eye. spooky3 Apr 2014 #126

You don't want to mess with Shingles...Most Painful thing I've ever experienced... KoKo Apr 2014 #45

I got mine last year. I had to pay for it up front because SOME Ilsa Apr 2014 #49

Fortunately, my insurance paid for the vaccine 2-yrs ago as part of Well Woman Exam. I had chicken txwhitedove Apr 2014 #50

Contracted chickenpox in 1970 Aldo Leopold Apr 2014 #51

What if I get autism? Do I have to start playing the piano? Those things are expensive! brewens Apr 2014 #52

I'm so sorry LynneSin. I have some bad news. I got a horrible case of Shingles in January Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #54

I really appreciate your DU Public Service Announcement and I am so sorry you have shingles Samantha Apr 2014 #55

That is correct - the shot isn't a total prevention however... LynneSin Apr 2014 #93

My mother got the shingles vaccination a few years ago...... lastlib Apr 2014 #56

Shingles Not a Fan Apr 2014 #57

I just have to know . . . Does the shot hurt? Did you have a reaction to the shot? The kid in me is Liberal In Red State Apr 2014 #59

It varies from person to person Retrograde Apr 2014 #68

No, the shot did not hurt. No Vested Interest Apr 2014 #73

I was too young for vaccination LynneSin Apr 2014 #81

Thank you for replying to my post . . . I know I need to do this . . . I know I'm being childish . . Liberal In Red State May 2014 #187

Second that. I have an outbreak that started last week. My first and hopefully my last. pinto Apr 2014 #61

Good advice but I would like to interject just one thing if I may. William769 Apr 2014 #63

Got the shot. Got shingles anyway! ANOIS Apr 2014 #65

That is the one thing about the shot - it is not 100% LynneSin Apr 2014 #82

No vaccine works for 100% of the people who get it. Mariana Apr 2014 #97

I got the shot too a couple years ago. Still got a bad case of Shingles in January. Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #145

I agree with the recommendation oldandhappy Apr 2014 #67

I wonder if you were actually reacting to the MSG in it? Lars39 Apr 2014 #72

did not think of that oldandhappy Apr 2014 #77

It generally only affects one side, but can follow the nerves around toward other side,iirc. Lars39 Apr 2014 #83

My mother got it in her early 80s... cyberswede Apr 2014 #70

I had it about your age, I had a pretty mild case cally Apr 2014 #74

Senior citizen here. My doc recommeded the vaccine and I was surprised No Vested Interest Apr 2014 #78

I had my shot. murielm99 Apr 2014 #80

Another vote for the vaccine! catchnrelease Apr 2014 #84

She gave me vicodin LynneSin Apr 2014 #95

Re vicodin catchnrelease Apr 2014 #106

My son was 31 Mz Pip Apr 2014 #85

No injections unless absolutely necessary. Skip Intro Apr 2014 #87

Thanks, Lynnsyn Jane Austin Apr 2014 #89

If it is of any help Horse with no Name Apr 2014 #91

Didn't know there was such a thing. Skidmore Apr 2014 #92

Got it last year. Thanks nt kelliekat44 Apr 2014 #94

I had chicken pox as a kid and shingles a few years back, at age 50. LWolf Apr 2014 #99

Thanks, but no thanks HockeyMom Apr 2014 #101

"I don't believe in it." HuckleB Apr 2014 #119

"I don't believe in it." NuclearDem Apr 2014 #167

Yes, it is HockeyMom Apr 2014 #169

Already done. jwirr Apr 2014 #103

Asked my GP doc about this yesterday. She said... Triana Apr 2014 #107

My doctor wasn't really gung-ho on whistler162 Apr 2014 #133

When I read azmom Apr 2014 #109

Here is an excuse - they are damn expensive (CLose to four hundred bucks) truedelphi Apr 2014 #112

For some reason, I don't think that it would matter to you if it was cheaper. HuckleB Apr 2014 #115

The Shingles Vaccine is a total BS scenario. truedelphi May 2014 #196

A few things LynneSin Apr 2014 #120

I had three friends who got shingles. Two of them went to the health food store, truedelphi Apr 2014 #121

This post makes me angry Dorian Gray Apr 2014 #141

I have to agree with you LynneSin Apr 2014 #175

Before you get mad, examine some facts. truedelphi Apr 2014 #177

My MIL used L-Lysine BuddhaGirl Apr 2014 #147

I don't doubt it. truedelphi Apr 2014 #176

OFFS. NuclearDem Apr 2014 #168

That is expensive, but not sure why the rate of success is important Marrah_G May 2014 #186

Availability may be limited because it has to be refrigerated. spooky3 Apr 2014 #125

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2014 #127

i was waiting until i turned 60 barbtries Apr 2014 #138

I had it 3 years ago at age 52 mcar Apr 2014 #144

THANKS! elleng Apr 2014 #151

I am so sorry for your trouble. I never had chicken pox, thank goodness. So no need. merrily Apr 2014 #153

You can still get shingles LynneSin Apr 2014 #160

I can still get chicken pox, but I don't think you can get shingles if you never had the pox. merrily Apr 2014 #161

got one last year shanti Apr 2014 #170

Covered in full by my HMO. WillowTree Apr 2014 #178

Yikes! Will do, thanks, LynneSin. nt Zorra May 2014 #184

I don't know if I ever had chicken pox IcyPeas May 2014 #185

Imagine a terminal line of fire ants up your crotch miyazaki May 2014 #188

I work a volunteer job where most of the people are older than me LynneSin May 2014 #191

I had shingles when I was 46 y/o rainbow4321 May 2014 #190