2022年8月20日 · Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles can occur anywhere on your body. It typically looks like a single stripe of blisters that wraps around the left side or the right side of your torso.

2022年8月20日 · There's no cure for shingles. Early treatment with prescription antiviral drugs may speed healing and lower your risk of complications. These drugs include:

2015年4月1日 · Shingles (herpes zoster) is a common condition in which the virus that causes chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus) reactivates after years of lying dormant in your body. As the virus reactivates, it causes pain and tingling and eventually a rash of short-lived blisters. "Shingles normally isn't a serious condition, but in some people the rash can cause […]

2024年1月6日 · People who can get the Shingrix vaccine in the U.S. should get it. That includes people who have had shingles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that adults age 50 and older should get the Shingrix vaccine to prevent shingles and complications from the. condition This is true for people who have had shingles and those who have not.

2018年6月15日 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How effective is the shingles vaccine?Who should get it? Is it recommended even for those who have already had shingles? ANSWER: A new vaccine, called Shingrix, is now available that’s very effective in preventing shingles.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age 50 and older with a …

2013年10月29日 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — Many older adults who develop shinglesface a second whammy: severe pain caused by postherpetic neuralgia. The October issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter explains this painful and common complication of shingles. Some studies have shown that half of the people 60 years and older who develop shingles experience this complication. …

In my research a few years ago I did find an article indicating that Shingrix vaccination could result in PN. I don't have a link. I'm cynical enough after reading what's going on between big pharma, the CDC and doctors regarding vaccination information to suspect that the information may be harder to find now.

2020年10月5日 · @jerid, Thanks for sharing your experience with the Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT).You will notice that I changed the title of your discussion to hopefully bring in more members to benefit from your positive experience using the LLLT device to help with the pain from your chronic postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) caused by shingles.

2019年2月1日 · There are two different Shingles vaccinations, 1. The original "Shingles" shot is a one time shot; 2. but the newer "Shingrix Shot" is a two- shot process.

2022年12月8日 · Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Starting at $9.99/year. Get direct access to the knowledge, wisdom, advice and practical information on healthy aging from Mayo Clinic, one of the world’s foremost health authorities.