Jenny asks…
can you get shingles from someone who has it,i have a low immune system and my daughter has them?
how can i prevent from getting shingles if it is contagious cause my daughter has it and i have a low immune system,what should i do to prevent getting them being around her and can her children catch them?thank you
admin answers:
The best way to prevent shingles is to always wear gloves when you are touching your daughter or anything that has or could have touched her skin. You can catch shingles if you have a low immune system. The best way to prevent yourself from catching them is good hand washing an.d gloves. Shingles is extremely painful and your best bet is to see the doctor right away if you think you have caught it
Linda asks…
Shingles help?!?! please?
My bf was diagnosed with shingles 2 weeks ago. He had loads of lil red spots on his back, they have pretty much cleared up now.. but now he has some lil red AND yellow spots on his head, the doc said there normal spots but he doesnt agree, they have nearly cleared up too. But the problem is, is were both supposed to be going to a party tomorrow and my family are expecting us both there, theres going to be lots of children and he thinks its dangerous for him to go? He reckons its highly contagious and doesnt want the children or the any adults catching it.. is it THAT contagious?? thanks
admin answers:
Shingles is NOT contagious… It is a flare up from the same virus that causes chicken pox… It probably has been laying dormant in him and has decided to flare for some reason. It affects the nerve endings. It can be VERY painful… But tell him don’t worry he can’t spread it. Just don’t drink alcohol or eat any acidy or spicy foods, they can cause it to flare again…
Lisa asks…
How contagious are chicken pox?
My son has chicken pox, my grandmother is coming to visit and I am afraid that she can become ill if she is around my son. She has already been vaccinated and has had chicken pox as a child, but she is diabetic so her immune system doesn’t help out too much. Should I tell her to wait until he is cured? Is it possible for her to get Shingles even knowing she has already had chicken pox?
admin answers:
I would play safe… However people often get this wrong. You cannot catch shingles form someone who has chickenpox!! When it happens it is just coincidence. However if your grandmother’s immune system is compromised it is best to play safe. She can however come down with shingles at any time; the virus from chickenpox lays dormant and reappears as shingles, usually at times of stress or ill health.
Sandy asks…
Do I have shingles ?
I woke up this morning with this rash on my ckeek bone by right eye. It’s raised bumps sort of skin colored about 2cm diameter surrounded by red rash. I went to the pharamacy and he said it was probably shingles. It itchy and sore as in i am very aware it’s there.
I’m 36 and had shingles in my early 20’s across my abdomen.
(&chicken pox as a child)
About a week ago I noticed some red spots on my upper thigh that were very small and all the same size and followed in a perfect arch, which then continued up to my waist. They are still there but fading. Is this part of it ?
I’ve got photos (photobucket) but don’t know how to add them here.
Are shingles on the skin contagious ?
Please help as there are kids around and I don’t wat to infect them.
admin answers:
Shingles usually only appears on one part of your body – it does not show is in two separate places so my guess would be that one of them might not be shingles. There needs to be little blisters filled with clear, yellowish fluid on top of the rash in order for this to be shingles, otherwise, you will have to get a doctor to identify your rash and treat it with the appropriate ointments. Shingles is extremely painful, needing narcotic pain medication usually to treat the discomfort and an anti-viral medication to speed the healing process. Shingles can take up to a month to go away. Hope this helps and yes, shingles can be contagious but other rashes can be also (impetigo).
Maria asks…
Chicken Pox and Shingles?
Just found out my Dad has Shingles. My son (16 years old and had vaccine at 6) and myself (49 years old and had chicken pox as a child) both have itchy spots (I have about 12 and he has 4 or so). Are we just getting a mild case. Is it likely to get worse? Are we contagious?
My main concern is that we are flying in a few days and don’t want to endanger anyone. Since we both had enough immunity to make our cases mild – how long are we contagious?
admin answers:
You are contagious as long as you have pus inside the pox. When they are dry, you are not contagious.
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