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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Joe Homps

Charles asks… can herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active herpes zoster? admin answers: Acyclovir is used to decrease pain and speed the healing of sores or blisters in people who have varicella (chickenpox), herpes zoster (shingles; … Continue reading →

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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Joe Homps

Laura asks… Has anyone had shingles on their scalp? I know someone who has been told they may be developing shingles on one side of their head based on the symptoms. She first had itching on one side of her … Continue reading →

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Your Questions About Shingles

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Joe Homps

Sandra asks… Vicodin Vs Tylenol Extra Strength (Shingles Pain Treatment)? I just ran out of Vicodin 5/500 and all I have is Tylenol x-tra strength.. how do I substitute? admin answers: Tylenol and Vicodin are 2 different medications. Vicodin has … 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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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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