Author Archives: Joe Homps

Mary asks… What is the origin and meaning behind the term “hanging up a shingle”? My organization will be using the term “shingle” to define the action of starting one’s own company. This is a correct use of the term, … Continue reading →

William asks… T or F? As long as someone can profit from religion, it will always exist in a capitalistic economy.? Profit includes, economic, political, social, psychological, etc. Ancient history shows that the religious leaders profitted via prestige. Their prestige … Continue reading →

William asks… Need Dire Help bad the doc’s cant even help.? last night my brother was admitted to the Er, his whole body broke out in a rash and blisters on his chest, his skin turning blue and so is … Continue reading →

Ruth asks… How to cure pain from shingles outbreak? The shingles rash have dried up but the pain is terrible. admin answers: You need to see your doctor. Low dose tricyclics, some anticonvulsants and other med can help ease the … Continue reading →

Thomas asks… can anybody rewrite this article please..? Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella zoster virus, a member of the herpes family and the same virus that causes chickenpox. The characteristic symptom is a rash of painful blisters. … Continue reading →

Ken asks… Who’s had Shingles? (Herpes Zoster)? I was 14, and I thought I had an STD because they decided to form all over my scrotum and penis. Even though I’d never had sex before. Anyway. It hurt like hell … Continue reading →

Robert asks… I have some tingling on my head? Any ideas what it might be (seriously)? About a week ago, my scalp felt like it was irritated, but it was not. I had not changed my daily routine. As a … Continue reading →

Susan asks… Youngest age for Shingles? I’ve been doing a lot of research on Shingles, and though many sites say that Shingles is mainly a disease that is prevalent in older individuals, it says nothing about the average age, or … Continue reading →

David asks… What does it mean, or what is the cause of moss growing on roof shingles? admin answers: This site should tell you all you need to know. Http://www.pesticide.org/RoofMoss.html Linda asks… Is there any point in seeing a doctor … Continue reading →

Chris asks… my father suffers from boughts of shingles could my daughter who is contagious with chicken pox give him an ? attack of the shingles admin answers: No, you can catch chickenpox from shingles, but not the other way … Continue reading →