I'm still struggling with these shingles and found out they have a vaccination for them. Not just a injection to help them clear up, but actual vaccine like they do with chicken pox. As soon as these clear up, I'm heading that way. This is my second bout with them and I'm tried of getting them! They are very painful and aggravating...This vaccine better work or I'll be very upset. LOL

Yup--there's a vaccine, recommended that people over 60 get it. Also, there's a vaccine for pneumonia that us over 50's are supposed to get. Hope it gets better soon.

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by keeponsewing 02 Nov 2010

Well I'm not 60 yet but I'm going to push to have the shot since this is my second bout with this stupid thing...

Prednisone was a helpful drug that my Mom took. It has been billed as a wonder drug. Your body makes prednisone naturally but a larger dose is helpful in managing inflammation, swelling and pain. You might ask your doctor if it is something that could help your case of shingles.

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by keeponsewing 02 Nov 2010

Prednisone is what brought the shingles to the top.:( I'm taking a viral med right now.

My Mom had shingles many years ago and it took the doc forever to figure out the rash around her waist! I know there is a vaccine, hope you can get it soon! The doc should have given it to you after the first bout you had. Feel better soon!

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by keeponsewing 01 Nov 2010

Thanks Deb, if I'd known a few years ago about the vaccine I would have taken it then. I've heard some say the insurance won't cover the vaccine. Hopefully I can get mine approved before I get it since I'm susceptible to them.

Sorry you are still stuggling with those awful shingles. I hope you get better fast, and that the vaccine works! Maybe we should all be getting it!

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by keeponsewing 01 Nov 2010

Thanks Nancy. It probably wouldn't hurt to have the vaccine. Kathyjt said they wouldn't give her one til she turned 60.

OUCH ! So sorry for you. Didn't realise a person could get it more than once. Up your Vitamin B's. Get better soon. Flower for you.

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by keeponsewing 01 Nov 2010

Thanks Deb for the tip.

Sorry to hear the shingles is still bad, hopefully the worst part of it is getting near the end

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by keeponsewing 01 Nov 2010

I hope so, I had another one under my breast area that came out last night, so maybe this is the last of them.

Sorry to hear you have shingles.

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by keeponsewing 01 Nov 2010

me too. LOL didn't mean to burden anyone, just needed to vent.

I'm so sorry you are having to deal with the shingles! I know they are painful! I can't do much to help you with shingles except to keep you in my prayers and offer you a flower. *s

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by keeponsewing 01 Nov 2010

thank you Cindy, that is very sweet of you. I appreciate it. I was just venting.

Oh Terre,I had them 3 times & they were around my waist.IT was the pits !!I needle works!! I had it awhile back :):O I got them from dieting LOL so i try not to do that any more LOl carolyn

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by keeponsewing 01 Nov 2010

Carolyn, you're a hoot... maybe that is why I caught them too. hehehe. probably not...

I ask for one they wouldn't give it to me. Said I had to be 60 yrs old first.

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by keeponsewing 01 Nov 2010

They better give it to me since this is my second time. I'm sorry you don't qualify. You should have told them shingles isn't discriminating why should they be? LOL