Shingles - Page 2

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

Ok people. You have to be diligent and get your preventative vaccinations! No one has to go through the pain of shingles. Get the shot. I had shingles some 35 years ago, before vaccines, and it wasn't bad for me but now that I'm a senior I take no chances.

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redbird · ‎03-24-2010

I had shingles several years ago on my "under carriage" It was the first case there my doctor had ever seen. It was very painful and the nerve pain continued for about 6 months after the rash left. The pain was gradually just occasionly thankfully. I was told I would have to wait a year to get the shingles vaccine. I got my 2 shots as soon as I could as I was told shingles often can return to the same area!

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

What is an "under carriage" ?? Is that just where your boob hangs over, creating a fold?

kitty60 · ‎03-13-2010

So sorry. I had a little over a year ago. My lower back is where it started and believe me I could not believe the pain I had in my back. In fact I had the pain for about a week before the shingles appeared. Nerves will stay sensitive for months. My doctor said I had to wait a year before I could get the shingles shot.

BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

@Islandqueen1 There is a 2-6 month waiting period between the first and second shingles shots. Be sure to consult with your PCP!

You shouldn't have the second shot "within a few weeks" for maximum coverage and for insurance to pay.

ETA: Corrected the waiting period time to read: 2-6 months per @Still Raining. If you wait longer than six months, you need to begin the first shot again.

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