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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Joe Homps

Helen asks… How does Shingles affect the human body? Hello, I am a college student and recently have been diagnosed with shingles. I have always had a week immune system, thus getting shingles at the age of 18 didn’t surprise … Continue reading →

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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Joe Homps

Donna asks… treatment for shingles??????????? my grandma has shingles -how did she get it…? -treatments? any over-the-counter meds? my parents say you shouldn’t do anything…they say they will go away by themselves admin answers: First, I am not a medical … Continue reading →

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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Joe Homps

Donna asks… help me i’m freaking out!? someone please tell me what the first time having an outbreak of herpes is like? plus how long does it take for it to show after you’ve been infected? i’m scared because i’ve … Continue reading →

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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Joe Homps

Nancy asks… where would i get a shingles shot in san diego? admin answers: There’s no such shot available. The chicken pox vaccine will NOT vaccinate you against shingles if you already have symptoms. Treatment is generally with ORAL antiviral … Continue reading →

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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Joe Homps

Laura asks… I am looking for 2 drawings of lean-to awning going to go off a back porch and have a roof with shingles.? I am needing these two pictures to show the city in order to get a permit. … Continue reading →

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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Joe Homps

Joseph asks… Can you take the shingles vaccine when you’re sick? If you have a bad cold, sore throat, etc…. Can you take the shingles vaccine? Please – no “I don’t know”, or “Go see a doctor”. admin answers: Sorry, … Continue reading →

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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Joe Homps

Maria asks… Shingles Vaccine – what are the side effects? My Mom (age 73) had two injections yesterday. She’s having some side effects today. I found the side effects for the tetanus booster (of which she has some including low-grade … Continue reading →

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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Joe Homps

Sandra asks… Painful rash under left breast…shingles? (Picture inside)? http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r298/stepherroo444/deletedelete003.jpg This rash just showed up yesterday, I wasn’t wearing a tight bra or ANYTHING when I noticed it. It hurts, it’s not itchy it’s just like…painful to touch and feels … Continue reading →

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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Joe Homps

James asks… How does one calculate the number of bundled packs of shingles needed to reroof a home? I know the square footage of the area that is to be reshingled. I am using architectural shingles. I know shingles are … Continue reading →

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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Joe Homps

Paul asks… If having received the immunzation shot, can I get the chicken pox from someone with the shingles? Hello, I have never had the Chicken Pox. However, about two years ago, I got the immunzation shot from the doctor. … Continue reading →

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