Lizzie asks…
Shingles…………? ?
Can you have a shingles outbreak more than once, and where all can you get a shingles outbreak. Can it happen anywhere on your body. And please only for sure answers. I want to know from people who have had it or know people who have. I have already read all the websites so please dont tell me what they say or give me a site… Thanx.
admin answers:
Shingles, which are caused by the herpes virus can occur anywhere on the body… And while very rare, can occur more than once.
Mary asks…
shingles????
my daughters both have been diagnosed with chicken pox, i have already had the virus but am concerned about shingles, i am not too familiar with them but on my foot and toes i have a area of very itchy red skin which keep getting reoccouring blister like spot that come up for no reason, is this typical of shingles could it be shingles??? im really concerned as i am 10 weeks pregnant any help or advise please
admin answers:
It’s amazing the myths going around!
You do have to have had chicken pox in order to contract shingles.Once an episode of chickenpox has resolved, the virus is not eliminated from the body but can go on to cause shingles—an illness with very different symptoms—often many years after the initial infection.
This site goes in to detail about shingles and shows pics.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shingles
If you are pregnant I would see your doctor regardless.Stressing yourself out isn’t going to help anything,now is it? 🙂
Joseph asks…
New shingles roof required – what does the work inlcude? what items should be includes in the quote?
I need a new roof – the insurance company told me (it’s an old investment property). What should be include in the quote from the contractor? what does replacing a new shingles roof include? (i.e. is there a layer under the shingles that needs to be replaced?, etc.). THANKS.
admin answers:
My roof is being replaced as we speak. These items were on the quote:
Remove existing roof surface
Replace any damaged decking at an addtiona cost of $xx
Install drip edge to rakes and eves (color)
Install ice and storm shield to all gutter sections, valleys,and chimneys.
Apply #15 felt paper over roof deck.
Install new vent pipe collars
Install new flashings along wall lines and sides of chimney, where necessary.
Install 50 year Lifetime Architectural single. Brand/Color
Install ridge vent to peak for proper air flow
Remove all job related debris.
All workmanship will be guaranteed for a period of x years.
You might also ask the contractor to provide you with their liability insurance company’s name and policy number (i did this and it was on the quote.)
Ruth asks…
How dangerous is asbestos in outside house shingles?
I bought an house of the 50s and was not told that its shingles were made from Asbestos.
They are in pretty good shape and last year I pained over them.
I learned that it is very expensive to remove the Asbestos shingles, thousands of Dollars. Some of my neighbors put new siding over thier old asbestos shingles but the asbestos stays underneath.
My question is: how dangerous are these shingles?
admin answers:
In your case, not dangerous at all. You have already inspected it and report that it is in good condition. You then painted it, which is also a good thing. So just keep an eye on it over time, and it won’t be a problem. For everything you ever wanted to know about asbestos and then some, check the link. Your situation is one of the LEAST problematic.
Al
Nancy asks…
My wife suffered an extreme case of shingles two years ago. Can she receive the shingles vaccination?
Her bout with shingles occured two years ago, but she still has what is called postheretic neuralga. Is there any reason why she can’t be vaccinated against shingles to lower the risk that she’ll experience a full-blown shingles attack again?
admin answers:
Yes, vaccination may be given after a bout of shingles and may reduce the risk of another attack.
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