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Joseph asks… Is Shingles considered a disease? This may sound a bit silly and disgusting, but I was just diagnosed with shingles by my doctor. She said it doesn’t go away, because the virus lives inside of my body. I’ve … Continue reading →

David asks… Are shingles contagious in the shower? my dad just found out he has shingles. and i am 5 months pregnant but i’ve already had chicken pox. and i have two younger brothers who’ve never had chicken pox. we … Continue reading →

Betty asks… What kind of rash is this? So about a week and a half ago i walked a dog (not my dog) and went through a short trail near a nice neighborhood with trees, a stream, and small bushes. … Continue reading →

Mary asks… Can you have shingles without a rash? I am only 21 and I went to the doctor yesterday for an intense pain in my left arm that went up to my shoulder and into my back. I could … Continue reading →

John asks… firefox ? I just downloaded Mozilla firefox, how do i make it so my opening page is bebo? I know its possible i just can’t remember how. I mean so that when you open firefox its not google … Continue reading →

Susan asks… shingles shot? i am over 60 and should i take this indoculation if i did not have chicken pox when i was young? admin answers: By the age of 60 you probably do have partial immunity to the … Continue reading →

Robert asks… Has anyone ever had the Shingles. It is a disease seniors can catch if they have had chicken pox when they? were children. How long does it last? I have heard that it lasts about three weeks before … Continue reading →

Laura asks… should we isolate the patient if he/she got herpes zoster(shingles)? admin answers: Herpes Zoster is contagious, it is important to contain the drainage from the blisters as persons coming in contact with the drainage can contact the virus. … Continue reading →

Betty asks… shingles without the flu like symptoms? Can i have shingles but without the flu like symptoms? My only symptom of shingles is the painful rash with scabs and blisters but otherwise i feel completely fine, no flu like … Continue reading →

Lisa asks… Can a sunburn cause shingles? I got a moderately bad sunburn this weekend and today I noticed I have little shingle-like things on my shoulder. Could the sun have caused this? How can I take care of it? … Continue reading →