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John asks… are shingles contagious? admin answers: “Shingles” is herpes zoster and, no, this condition is NOT contagious. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is what causes both chicken pox and h. Zoster. After having chicken pox, sometimes the body is able to … Continue reading →

Richard asks… When Herpes Zoster takes long time to heal then ….? When Zoster takes long time to heal what could the problem be? is it true that healing differs from one person to another? I know an old woman … Continue reading →

Paul asks… can chlamydia cause shingles? i had went to the doctor for my annual exam an was tested positive for chlamydia about a month ago. an i had just went to the doctors yesterday the 19th of aug. an … Continue reading →

Laura asks… Do I have shingles? Or could it be something else? For the last two days I have had a very annoying pain wrapping around my side. It’s only on my skin and is very sensitive and achy, ibuprophen … Continue reading →

Chris asks… Do “Shingles” need any treatment or will they heal alone? I think I have shingles, I was wondering wether to just try and ignore them or seek medical advice and treatment? I am in my early twentys, I … Continue reading →

Susan asks… What can a person do for pain from shingles? The shingles resulted in nerve ending pain. admin answers: Neuronton is the drug of choice for phn (post herpetic neuralgia). And for some it goes on just for a … Continue reading →

Steven asks… I’m 26 & 3yr ago got shingles,Now 4 2 wks flue symptoms, no blisters, Could it B it AGAIN w/out blisters Yet?? admin answers: Why don’t you try asking a Doctor Daniel asks… could you please give me … Continue reading →

Donald asks… can shingles cause problems with asthema or copd? can shingles cause problems with asthema and copd because i am doing a project at school on shingles ( herpes zoster) admin answers: No, it should not, unless it involves … Continue reading →

Donna asks… What kind of rash is this? the Doctor I went to have no idea? It looks like shingles, minus the headache, nausea or other symptoms of shingles. A very painful rash that spreads to one side of the … Continue reading →

Mandy asks… How common is it for a 23 month old to get shingles? My son has shingles… What could be the CAUSE? I can’t find any information on babies with shingles! It must be EXTREMELY RARE!!! Could there be … Continue reading →