Your Questions About Shingles

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That what we call post herpetic neuralgia, it is primerally a disease of the nerve root pain, so if you have pain without skin erruption then your doctor will prescripe a drug like Carbamazepine or Gabapentin to relief the nerve pain, but if there are erruptions then a topical antiviral must be added

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Well the truth is there is no such a cure? Like 4 years I got it, I had like a pimple in my face near the head line, I saw it get bigger and developed like a rash, i really didnt knew what was it, but as the days went by my face started to hurt so badly I cried, so I went to the DR and he told me you got herpes zoster, I sais WHAT!!!!!! Oh no my lord I have herpes how come????? He ask me if I have had chicken pox, I sad yes when I was 14 years( now im 33) he said the chicken pox leaves a virus in your nerves. This virus stays asleep. Not everyone gets the zoster thing , but after a couple of years it can wake up by stress, weak inmune sistem, sickness & age . Its rarelly that this episodes happen twice. (that what my doc said) I hope I never get an episode again it hurts a lot and the recuperation is not to fast, after the rash goes out you may feel the hurt till a couple of days or weeks more. So please visit a doctor very fast , so they can prescribe you a medicine I dont remember which one they gave me but it worked, also you can put ice in the area so it helps with the pain. Also take vitamin c and maybe he will recommend other vitamins. Hope you feel better.

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Shingles IS herpes zoster. If your roommate has shingles, you can’t get shingles, only the chickenpox. Have you already had the chickenpox or been vaccinated?

If you already have you shouldn’t have reason to be that concerned. Simply stay away from him while the rash is blistered. You would have to come in direct contact with the rash to be exposed to the virus. I’m sure you can easily avoid that, there is no reason to panic.

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You need to check back with your doctor. If the shingles has spread to your mouth, you are going to need to be watched more carefully to ensure your airway doesn’t become affected.

The doctor can also give you medicine for pain.

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What are the risks from shingles vaccine?
A vaccine, like any medicine, could possibly cause serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. However, the risk of a vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small. No serious problems have been identified with shingles vaccine. Like all vaccines, shingles vaccine is being closely monitored for unusual or severe problems.
Mild Problems:
* Redness, soreness, swelling, or itching at the site of the injection (about 1 person in 3).
* Headache (about 1 person in 70).
What if there is a moderate or severe reaction?
What should I look for?
* Any unusual condition, such as a high fever or behavior changes. Signs of a serious allergic reaction can include difficulty breathing, hoarseness or wheezing, hives, paleness, weakness, a fast heart beat or dizziness. These usually occur within the first few hours after vaccination.
What should I do?
* Call a doctor, or get the person to a doctor right away.
* Tell your doctor what happened, the date and time it happened, and when the vaccination was given.
* Ask your health care provider to file a Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) form if you have any reaction to the vaccine. Or call VAERS yourself at 1-800-822-7967, or visit their website at http://vaers.hhs.gov.
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
In the rare event that you or your child has a serious reaction to a vaccine, a federal program has been created to help pay for the care of those who have been harmed.
For details about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, call 1-800-338-2382 or visit the program’s website at http://www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation.
How can I learn more?
* Ask your doctor or other health care provider. They can give you the vaccine package insert or suggest other sources of information.
* Call your local or state health department’s immunization program.
* Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) or visit the National Immunization Program’s website at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines
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