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Betty asks… Do I need to remove shingles on a valley end of a gable roof? Hi, I am building my new garage. It has a gable roof with a valley attaching to the existing roof. My question is when … Continue reading →

Donald asks… Which is the difference between herpes I, II and zoster?… symptoms? admin answers: Genital herpes can be caused by either the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)—which also causes cold sores—or the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). … Continue reading →

George asks… has anyone had shingles without the rash? my mum has had the pain you get when you get shingles for 4 days but hasn’t got the rash. she has had shingles before. so she wants to know if … Continue reading →

Ruth asks… Could I have the onset of shingles without blisters yet.The right side of my haed and face hurt + ear drained? I don’t have blisters yet but the right side of my face and my ear hurts. My … Continue reading →

Nancy asks… question about shingles? does anyone have any at-home remedies for shingles? admin answers: I had shingles back in November. I don’t know of any home remedies. I had to get medicine that cost $250 for a ten day … Continue reading →

Mary asks… Please help!!my wife has nerve damage in her back……? from having shingles and not treating it.its very painful for her,the doctor has prescribed lyrica,(very expensive,no insurance)and she sleeps on a heating pad every night.Any suggestions as to how … Continue reading →

Carol asks… Please help!!my wife has nerve damage in her back……? from having shingles and not treating it.its very painful for her,the doctor has prescribed lyrica,(very expensive,no insurance)and she sleeps on a heating pad every night.Any suggestions as to how … Continue reading →

Steven asks… Is herpes zoster contagious? admin answers: Only to people who have never had chicken pox. Herpes zoster is a reactivation of chicken pox, which is a herpes virus and stays in your body for life. When it reactivates … Continue reading →

Susan asks… shingles disease? what is shingles and how does it effect your health? / admin answers: Shingles is a localized infection due to the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It occurs only in people who have … Continue reading →

Thomas asks… I have a question about {possible} shingles in a teenager……? My 15 year old daughter is getting a rash on her side that looks as if it could be the beginning of shingles. It itches but is also … Continue reading →