Category Archives: Q & A

How long did the symptoms of shingles last?

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Joe Homps

Mark asks… How long did the symptoms of shingles last for your child? I am looking for more information directed to children then adults. My daughter is 10 and was diagnosed with shingles yesterday. I’m wondering how long the pain, … Continue reading →

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Home remedies for shingles

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Joe Homps

Donna asks… Does anyone have any at home remedies for shingles? I am 27 years old and have had a reoccuring bout of shingles (probably once every 2 years or so) on my forehead. It’s quite embarassing and I’m looking … Continue reading →

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Pain medicine for shingles

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Joe Homps

Mandy asks… do doctors give you pain medicine for shingles? im gonna go see the docs and the pain is unbearable…i just hope that they can give pain meds for my arm. it feels lik somebody is stabbing my arm! … Continue reading →

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Questions About Shingles

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Joe Homps

Jenny asks… I have a few questions about shingles? My grandmother on my mother’s side of my family has just been diagnosed with shingles. My grandfather on my father’s side of the family has been receiving chemo for some time. … Continue reading →

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Pregnant and with shingles

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Joe Homps

Steven asks… Pregnant and around someone with shingles? I am in my first trimester and I work with a girl who has just found out that she has shingles. I know that this is contagious; however, what are the effects … Continue reading →

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Cataract surgery and shingles vaccine

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Joe Homps

William asks… My mother had cataract surgery on both eyes and there have been problems? She is a healthy 75 year old with no history of medical problems, she goes in for surgery and the first eye winds up getting … Continue reading →

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Treatment for herpes zoster

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Joe Homps

Linda asks… what’s the treatment for herpes zoster?   admin answers: There are several medications available to help reduce your discomfort. Unfortunately, there is no cure, but there is treatment. 1)There is a drug called Acyclovir which will lessen the … Continue reading →

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Natural Remedies for Shingles

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Joe Homps

Steven asks… Natural Remedies for Shingles? Does anyone know some natural or home remedies for shingles (something safe to put in the bath)? I know about oatmeal, but I need some more ides. Thanks! admin answers: Pain medicine — ibuprofen … Continue reading →

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Various Questions About Shingles

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Joe Homps

William asks… I have shingles but I’m only 14? I got shingles. I just turned 14. From what I hear, it’s because of a very low immune system, which can result from very high stress. But I feel fine. I … Continue reading →

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