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In reply to the discussion: Do get the Shingles vaccine, please [View all]Bernardo de La Paz
(50,896 posts)14. Also be attentive to an occurrence. If immediately knocked down with antiviral, it is very effective
I noticed some bumps one day. I saw a doctor the next day and got an antiviral prescription (7 days) targetted specifically for the shingles virus. Bumps went away in a couple of days and I never had any pain.
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My father had herpetic neuralgia the last 10 years or so of his life. He had terrible pain.
diane in sf
Apr 2023
#13
Also be attentive to an occurrence. If immediately knocked down with antiviral, it is very effective
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2023
#14
My neighbor went blind in one eye because of it. He was also in pain for an eternity.
Native
Apr 2023
#19
Agree. My nephew is suffering w/ it right now. Didn't get the vaccine when he hit 50.
CousinIT
Apr 2023
#42