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By *hirley OP Man
over a year ago
somewhere |
Recently I had this virus, I wasn't at all knowledgeable of it, I had only heard of its existence. It was very painful and still, some weeks on showing signs of scaring, but I'm ok now. I found a common misconception amongst people I spoke to that it was somehow contagious, or that I infact must have caught it somewhere... this is not the case, and is just a dormant part of the chickenpox virus I had as a kid, it stays in your spine, more information on the NHS website. You can give someone chickenpox however who hasn't had that virus, so it is important to cover up.
The main point I wanted to say was that I noticed only last week I think gsk were advertising something to do with shingles symptoms awareness and I had never seen that before! It got me thinking about if there is a known increase in the number of cases and what that could be  |
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I got shingles back in the 90's following a bout of being particularly run down due to my father's death and the contracting glandular fever.
Shortly after I came down with shingles and as you say lays dormant in spinal fluid.
To date it was the single most painful experience of my life and very nearly lost the vision in my left eye.
The nerve pain I suffered was like nothing else.
Subsequently I have suffered from it almost yearly ever since.
With only covid surpassing the effects on my nervous system.
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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago
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I've had childhood chickenpox. Only in adult hood have I had shingles, which is quite mild. I feel a bit fluey and I have a tickling sensation under the left shoulder blades.
I think I had it this summer, but without the tickling in the shoulders, but an itch that wouldn't go away in my leg. |
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By *hirley OP Man
over a year ago
somewhere |
"I got shingles back in the 90's following a bout of being particularly run down due to my father's death and the contracting glandular fever.
Shortly after I came down with shingles and as you say lays dormant in spinal fluid.
To date it was the single most painful experience of my life and very nearly lost the vision in my left eye.
The nerve pain I suffered was like nothing else.
Subsequently I have suffered from it almost yearly ever since.
With only covid surpassing the effects on my nervous system.
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I'm sorry to hear this for you, but also for me, as I've been told by several health professionals that what I had, though granted wasn't in my eye (ouch) was a fairly extreme case  |
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Shingles may be treatable, if diagnosed early, shortening the outbreak and reducing the severity. It's worth making yourself aware of the symptoms, so you can get treatment in time.
There are vaccines available, which the NHS provides for over 70s. You can get it privately whilst under 70.
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I had shingles a few years ago on my back. It was diagnosed within a few days so I was given meds to prevent it spreading. People say its highly contagious which it technically is...under specific conditions. It's only contagious when it's weeping and you have to make physical contact with it. So whoever is replacing the dressing needs to be careful but it's unlikely to spread. |
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By *elkieWoman
over a year ago
Durham |
Vaccination against shingles drastically cuts the incidence of post-herpetic neuralgia - as does treatment with antivirals. I didn’t get antivirals in time and now I have PHN and chronic fatigue.
And yes, it’s highly likely you’re going to see it more, shingles is more likely when you’re stressed and run down - and right now that’s all of us. |
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By *ave05Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford Essex |
I had shingles a month after Covid as rather run down after the virus. If you are diagnosed and start the anti vitals within 72 hours symptoms are less severe - mine was mild along the left arm.
I’m getting the vaccine later this month privately- it’s quite expensive but is a lifetime protection and I’m not wishing a repeat of it again. |
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I've had a few outbreaks of shingles, which seemed to hit me while caring for my late mother in law who was prone to them too. She also seemed to "give them" to my little boy at the same time. They are sore and make you feel very miserable.
The doctor can give jabs for it now. I plan to ask if they cause me another outbreak. |
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"I had shingles a month after Covid as rather run down after the virus. If you are diagnosed and start the anti vitals within 72 hours symptoms are less severe - mine was mild along the left arm.
I’m getting the vaccine later this month privately- it’s quite expensive but is a lifetime protection and I’m not wishing a repeat of it again."
I'm considering the vaccine privately too, after also having it. It was unpleasant enough, even though I had the antiviral treatment. I'm guessing that there's a high chance of getting shingles again, before I'm due the NHS vaccine. |
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I had shingles a few year ago and it was by far the most painful experience of my life it literally paralysed me for a few weeks. Can see how it would kill vulnerable people. From what I can tell I only had a medium severity can't imagine what the full blown would have been like. |
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"Helps to be nudist with shingles.
Stayed in and wore nothing for 4 weeks..
Bastard GP would not prescribe antivirals only camomile I got as kid when it was chicken ?? pox.
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I'm assuming that you had had shingles for longer than the period that antivirals are effective from. It's bad luck that you didn't get them and their potential relief |
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There is a link in the rise of shingles and covid by the look of things. Sometimes a viral infection can trigger off the dormant herpes that causes shingles.
I had it a few months ago. No real pain fortunately.
Fyi you can catch chicken pox from contact with a shingles rash if it is at the oozing/blistering stage. You cant catch shingles from shingles and you wont get chicken pox if youve had it before...probably |
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over a year ago
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I had it a few years back doc asked me a few questions and said it was probably triggered by my work stress.
I wouldn't have disagreed either.
I had the tiniest rash however, it doesn't always end there..
I had the most horrendous chest pain opposite side considered dialling 999 but it was in the early hours.
I had a scan, ecg's several over a few months nothing however, 6 to 12 months later I find it uncomfortable to lie on either side ever since chest wise.
GP hasn't said much.
But I don't think I got off quiet scot free!!
It can lead to strokes too... |
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I had shingles when I had chickenpox at a late age of 27 back in 2012. It nearly killed me.
I caught up while I was on holiday with my mum, dad and brother in Florida for two weeks. I was fine for the first week but I felt awful for the second week which kind of ruined our holiday. We was lucky to be able to fly home at the end of the holiday.
As soon as we got home, we went to a 24 hour medical centre and they sent us straight to the hospital when they saw it was chickenpox plus they didn't like the look of me as I looked terrible and my skin was nearly grey. I ended up there for three and a half days and hated every minute of it but was glad to go home when I recovered. |
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Well it's been 5 years since my last flare up and it's back this week with vengeance, probably the worst since the first time I got it.
It's on my head again,the pain has been off the scale.
Dr's hardly seemed bothered I ended up having to go to minor injuries at the weekend coz my GP wouldn't see me for 6 weeks, got anti virals now just feeling shattered it really knocks the stuffing out of you. |
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It's horrible isn't it! I've had it once 
I see you got treatment, based on your comment. I did see that some pharmacies are prescribing treatment for shingles now - which could beat a GP who's not interested or available, or visiting a hospital.
Hoping you get some relief from it Joolsandthebrain ASAP! |
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"It's horrible isn't it! I've had it once
I see you got treatment, based on your comment. I did see that some pharmacies are prescribing treatment for shingles now - which could beat a GP who's not interested or available, or visiting a hospital.
Hoping you get some relief from it Joolsandthebrain ASAP! "
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"It's horrible isn't it! I've had it once
I see you got treatment, based on your comment. I did see that some pharmacies are prescribing treatment for shingles now - which could beat a GP who's not interested or available, or visiting a hospital.
Hoping you get some relief from it Joolsandthebrain ASAP!
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Vaccine? |
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"It's horrible isn't it! I've had it once
I see you got treatment, based on your comment. I did see that some pharmacies are prescribing treatment for shingles now - which could beat a GP who's not interested or available, or visiting a hospital.
Hoping you get some relief from it Joolsandthebrain ASAP!
Thanks
Vaccine?"
The vaccine is age restricted on the NHS but may be bought privately. I've considered doing so, after having Shingles once.
I saw treatment promoted in my Tesco pharmacy and reportedly 90% of pharmacies can now prescribe antivirals for Shingles, which started earlier this year. They also do simple UTI treatments, I'm assuming antibiotics, after testing.
As Shingles treatment has a better response, when it's started early in the infection, being able to see a pharmacist is likely quicker than seeing a GP. And many, like Tesco, are open 7 days a week. |
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"I think you can get a jab for it
You have to be over 70 to be eligible for the shingles vaccine on the NHS. "
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The eligibility criteria changed on 1 September 2023. You’ll be eligible for a free shingles vaccine once you turn 65 following this date and will remain eligible until you turn 80. However, if you turned 65 before this date, you'll have to wait until you turn 70 to be eligible for the vaccine.
If you have a severely weakened immune system, you’re eligible from the age of 50 onwards, with no upper age limit. |
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"I think you can get a jab for it
You have to be over 70 to be eligible for the shingles vaccine on the NHS.
And in addition
The eligibility criteria changed on 1 September 2023. You’ll be eligible for a free shingles vaccine once you turn 65 following this date and will remain eligible until you turn 80. However, if you turned 65 before this date, you'll have to wait until you turn 70 to be eligible for the vaccine.
If you have a severely weakened immune system, you’re eligible from the age of 50 onwards, with no upper age limit."
So someone who has lived all their life in the UK and turned 65 in August 2023 has to wait until 2028 to be eligible for it, but anyone (including immigrants) who turns 65 from Sept 2023 can get it now, what an absolute disgrace !!!! |
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"I think you can get a jab for it
You have to be over 70 to be eligible for the shingles vaccine on the NHS.
And in addition
The eligibility criteria changed on 1 September 2023. You’ll be eligible for a free shingles vaccine once you turn 65 following this date and will remain eligible until you turn 80. However, if you turned 65 before this date, you'll have to wait until you turn 70 to be eligible for the vaccine.
If you have a severely weakened immune system, you’re eligible from the age of 50 onwards, with no upper age limit.
So someone who has lived all their life in the UK and turned 65 in August 2023 has to wait until 2028 to be eligible for it, but anyone (including immigrants) who turns 65 from Sept 2023 can get it now, what an absolute disgrace !!!!"
Why bring immigrants into it? |
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GP told me years ago that shingles gets you when your immune system is low, mainly due to stress or a poor diet. Older are more vulnerable but more younger people getting it now because of junk food!
I had a relatively mild case but oh so painful! Get a jab ... please! |
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After a year, last year of health issues and shortly after a bout of Covid I got shingles which was quickly treated with anti virals so I got off lightly. Now had the 2 shingles vaccines so hopefully that's me sorted. The trick appears to be spotting it early. |
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By *ose_53Woman 13 weeks ago
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"I had shingles a month after Covid as rather run down after the virus. If you are diagnosed and start the anti vitals within 72 hours symptoms are less severe - mine was mild along the left arm.
I’m getting the vaccine later this month privately- it’s quite expensive but is a lifetime protection and I’m not wishing a repeat of it again."
I didn’t realise the vaccine gave a life time protection… thanks for that info x |
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"I had shingles a month after Covid as rather run down after the virus. If you are diagnosed and start the anti vitals within 72 hours symptoms are less severe - mine was mild along the left arm.
I’m getting the vaccine later this month privately- it’s quite expensive but is a lifetime protection and I’m not wishing a repeat of it again.
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Any tips on getting the vaccine privately? Thanks |
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Have had it twice , extremely painful , it does lay dormant , I was told stress post probable cause , think when you turn 65 you can get vaccine , only time I have suffered pain like that was kidney stones , and standing on a weaver fish but for those pain was short lived |
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"Recently I had this virus, I wasn't at all knowledgeable of it, I had only heard of its existence. It was very painful and still, some weeks on showing signs of scaring, but I'm ok now. I found a common misconception amongst people I spoke to that it was somehow contagious, or that I infact must have caught it somewhere... this is not the case, and is just a dormant part of the chickenpox virus I had as a kid, it stays in your spine, more information on the NHS website. You can give someone chickenpox however who hasn't had that virus, so it is important to cover up.
The main point I wanted to say was that I noticed only last week I think gsk were advertising something to do with shingles symptoms awareness and I had never seen that before! It got me thinking about if there is a known increase in the number of cases and what that could be "
Thank you that is most helpful |
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"I had the shingles and pneumonia vaccines yesterday it is available to anyone over the age of 65 or before for vulnerable people "
Only if you were 65 after 1st September 2023. If you were 65 before this date you can't get it until you are 70. The only exception is if you have a severely compromised immune system, then you can get it from age 50. |
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"I think you can get a jab for it"
i was invited to have the vaccine a few weeks ago i am 65 sorry to the people who have had shingles sounds like it can be very nasty think i need a booster in a few months time |
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"Had chickenpox as a child quite badly bu, not shingles.
There does seem to be a rise of this condition though
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Perhaps it's a reflection of the increased levels of stress in life. We'd have to look at the numbers, to see if there's any changes in the treatment levels. Even the pandemic and restrictions, could be a potential trigger.
At least we can now get access to treatment, via chemists, without waiting for a GP appointment - as starting treatment early is the most effective point for it to be effective. |
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I see a lot of people saying that you can only get the vaccine for free on the nhs if you're 65 and over but thats not entirely true you can als get it for free if you suffer with a low immune system I've had it two jabs 3 months apart |
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"I see a lot of people saying that you can only get the vaccine for free on the nhs if you're 65 and over but thats not entirely true you can als get it for free if you suffer with a low immune system I've had it two jabs 3 months apart "
That is only if you have certain medical conditions, or on medications that lower your immune system and you have to be over 50. |
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"Had shingles in my upper right thigh….. seen within 1 hour per 111…… very high dose of antibiotics "
I'm assuming it was antivirals they gave, which are most effective against shingles during the early part of the outbreak.
Just a reminder for everyone, designated NHS chemists can now diagnose and prescribe treatment for shingles.
I've suffered once and hope I never get it again. |
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"Had shingles in my upper right thigh….. seen within 1 hour per 111…… very high dose of antibiotics "
Shingles is a viral infection, antibiotics won't do anything.
Probably a viral medicine as said above. |
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"I think you can get a jab for it
You have to be over 70 to be eligible for the shingles vaccine on the NHS.
And in addition
The eligibility criteria changed on 1 September 2023. You’ll be eligible for a free shingles vaccine once you turn 65 following this date and will remain eligible until you turn 80. However, if you turned 65 before this date, you'll have to wait until you turn 70 to be eligible for the vaccine.
If you have a severely weakened immune system, you’re eligible from the age of 50 onwards, with no upper age limit."
Youngsters who are immune compromised are also eligible. My daughter is 16 and eligible |
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Had shingles several times, my first was at age 21. My last was in my head , never experienced headaches like it. This led to me getting Bells Palsy a few days later. Lots of steroids and anti virals took around a month to get over. |
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"When will people understand that you can't inject health "
But you do understand the enormous benefits of vaccinations? Including removal of Smallpox, etc? What do you understand the impact has been from having vaccines, upon human health? |
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"When will people understand that you can't inject health
This is by far one of the most idiotic posts I've read in a long time."
id say its the one with the most sense,
People need to pay more attention to their physical health for themselves ie exercise fresh air good sleep and mostly diets before thinking countless jabs and meds are going to keep them healthy and safe from all bugs and diseases then use meds ect as a last resort if needed hence why most antibiotics now are unsuccessful as theyve been over prescribed and used, people are too wrapped up in cotton wool now to not allow their kids to play out in the cold, in the mud and heaven forbid anyone had a chicken pox party nowadays 😂 most parents would have a nervous breakdown at the thought |
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"When will people understand that you can't inject health
This is by far one of the most idiotic posts I've read in a long time.id say its the one with the most sense,
People need to pay more attention to their physical health for themselves ie exercise fresh air good sleep and mostly diets before thinking countless jabs and meds are going to keep them healthy and safe from all bugs and diseases then use meds ect as a last resort if needed hence why most antibiotics now are unsuccessful as theyve been over prescribed and used, people are too wrapped up in cotton wool now to not allow their kids to play out in the cold, in the mud and heaven forbid anyone had a chicken pox party nowadays 😂 most parents would have a nervous breakdown at the thought "
Pretty patronising.
People are not dumb,they realise they are not injecting health but for many it's a safeguard,no amount of fresh air will help you with the flu if you happen to catch it from someone.
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"When will people understand that you can't inject health
This is by far one of the most idiotic posts I've read in a long time.id say its the one with the most sense,
People need to pay more attention to their physical health for themselves ie exercise fresh air good sleep and mostly diets before thinking countless jabs and meds are going to keep them healthy and safe from all bugs and diseases then use meds ect as a last resort if needed hence why most antibiotics now are unsuccessful as theyve been over prescribed and used, people are too wrapped up in cotton wool now to not allow their kids to play out in the cold, in the mud and heaven forbid anyone had a chicken pox party nowadays 😂 most parents would have a nervous breakdown at the thought
Pretty patronising.
People are not dumb,they realise they are not injecting health but for many it's a safeguard,no amount of fresh air will help you with the flu if you happen to catch it from someone.
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but maybe been fit as a fiddle living a healthy lifestyle eating a nutritious diet might? |
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"When will people understand that you can't inject health
This is by far one of the most idiotic posts I've read in a long time.id say its the one with the most sense,
People need to pay more attention to their physical health for themselves ie exercise fresh air good sleep and mostly diets before thinking countless jabs and meds are going to keep them healthy and safe from all bugs and diseases then use meds ect as a last resort if needed hence why most antibiotics now are unsuccessful as theyve been over prescribed and used, people are too wrapped up in cotton wool now to not allow their kids to play out in the cold, in the mud and heaven forbid anyone had a chicken pox party nowadays 😂 most parents would have a nervous breakdown at the thought
Pretty patronising.
People are not dumb,they realise they are not injecting health but for many it's a safeguard,no amount of fresh air will help you with the flu if you happen to catch it from someone.
but maybe been fit as a fiddle living a healthy lifestyle eating a nutritious diet might? "
I viral infection can and does infect anyone it doesn't make any difference how healthy you are. If you are not immune you will still get it. |
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And u guess youve never watched the documentary where wim hof proved scientifically in a lab that he can trigger and control his immune response to resist some kind of infection (not sure what) just that he were injected with something that would trigger him to feel unwell with flu like symptoms and him and his 12 i beleive training partners all came out fine, worth a watch either way even if it is baffling how he does it |
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By *renzMan 9 weeks ago
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I had shingles back in my early 30's. Caused by stress. I had toothache and went to the dentist, it was him that diagnosed it. I had spots under my eye. He made an appointment for me to see my GP, same day back in the days when you could get one!
GP confirmed and put me on antibiotics, the only reason being it was so close to my eyes and if left untreated could cause blindness or restricted vision. Ordinarily in someone that young and it being anywhere else on the body I would have been left to fight it off. If I remember correctly I was also signed off for a week.
Unlike chickenpox it can reoccur. Also worth remembering not to be around pregnant women if they themselves haven't had chickenpox as it can pass on chickenpox but shingles itself is not contagious. |
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"When will people understand that you can't inject health
This is by far one of the most idiotic posts I've read in a long time.id say its the one with the most sense,
People need to pay more attention to their physical health for themselves ie exercise fresh air good sleep and mostly diets before thinking countless jabs and meds are going to keep them healthy and safe from all bugs and diseases then use meds ect as a last resort if needed hence why most antibiotics now are unsuccessful as theyve been over prescribed and used, people are too wrapped up in cotton wool now to not allow their kids to play out in the cold, in the mud and heaven forbid anyone had a chicken pox party nowadays 😂 most parents would have a nervous breakdown at the thought "
Most of the population, who aren't older, or have weakened immune systems etc, will have the vast majority of their vaccinations during childhood. And that will largely be it, as they pursue what is hoped will be a long and healthy life. They'll continue on, pursuing their interests and health management in their way. The lifetime of frequent vaccinations doesn't exist really. Sure, you could have the annually revised flu or covid vaccines, that's down to personal preferences but I don't think most younger people do. (New flu vaccine technology may eradicate the need for annual updates to fly jabs). We shouldn't kid ourselves that it's either having vaccines or pursuit of the best diet, exercise regime etc. Most people are more aware and educated, than you appear to credit them with, Vaccines have been one of the most successful health interventions in world history. |
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"Yikes - £230 per Shingles dose at Boots!
They're free on the NHS, if eligible. Most people who have had Shingles would willingly want to afford it, if it meant they'd never had the illness. "
is the jab 100% effective?? Sounds cheap if thats the case |
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"Yikes - £230 per Shingles dose at Boots!
They're free on the NHS, if eligible. Most people who have had Shingles would willingly want to afford it, if it meant they'd never had the illness. "
That's the rub - I'm not eligible. Yet. |
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"Yikes - £230 per Shingles dose at Boots!
They're free on the NHS, if eligible. Most people who have had Shingles would willingly want to afford it, if it meant they'd never had the illness. is the jab 100% effective?? Sounds cheap if thats the case "
No medicine will ever have a 100% success guarantee . In a study where 3,000 people were given the current vaccine and 3,000 got a placebo last year, 31 given the placebo got shingles but 0 got it, from amongst those given the real vaccine. That's impressive and likely indicates that if you get the vaccine, you'll probably be free of it |
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"Yikes - £230 per Shingles dose at Boots!
They're free on the NHS, if eligible. Most people who have had Shingles would willingly want to afford it, if it meant they'd never had the illness.
That's the rub - I'm not eligible. Yet. "
I'm the same. Having had shingles, I'm going to compare pricing overseas too. |
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"Yikes - £230 per Shingles dose at Boots!
They're free on the NHS, if eligible. Most people who have had Shingles would willingly want to afford it, if it meant they'd never had the illness. is the jab 100% effective?? Sounds cheap if thats the case
No medicine will ever have a 100% success guarantee . In a study where 3,000 people were given the current vaccine and 3,000 got a placebo last year, 31 given the placebo got shingles but 0 got it, from amongst those given the real vaccine. That's impressive and likely indicates that if you get the vaccine, you'll probably be free of it "
oh my bad just u said that they would willingly want to afford it if it meant they would never get it again but u meant theres a good chance they might not get it |
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"Yikes - £230 per Shingles dose at Boots!
They're free on the NHS, if eligible. Most people who have had Shingles would willingly want to afford it, if it meant they'd never had the illness. is the jab 100% effective?? Sounds cheap if thats the case
No medicine will ever have a 100% success guarantee . In a study where 3,000 people were given the current vaccine and 3,000 got a placebo last year, 31 given the placebo got shingles but 0 got it, from amongst those given the real vaccine. That's impressive and likely indicates that if you get the vaccine, you'll probably be free of it oh my bad just u said that they would willingly want to afford it if it meant they would never get it again but u meant theres a good chance they might not get it "
sounded a solid sales pitch tho and nearly had me spending some money |
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"Booked in on NHS for shingles jab next week
I'm 66 so not sure why people saying it's 70 and over"
If you were 66 after Sept 2023 - you have to wait until you are 70 to get it free (some caveats apply) |
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By *hirley OP Man 9 weeks ago
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Lol, this thread popping up every few months is a nasty reminder of how awful that time was, I hope it never comes back and wouldn't wish that on anyone.
I'm also slightly miffed and bugged at my contradicting statement; saying it's "not" contagious, then further on stating that you "can" contract chickenpox  |
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"Lol, this thread popping up every few months is a nasty reminder of how awful that time was, I hope it never comes back and wouldn't wish that on anyone.
I'm also slightly miffed and bugged at my contradicting statement; saying it's "not" contagious, then further on stating that you "can" contract chickenpox "
im not sure tbh and im sure someone will come in but as far as i knew you can catch chickenpox but not shingles 🤷 |
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By *hirley OP Man 9 weeks ago
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"Lol, this thread popping up every few months is a nasty reminder of how awful that time was, I hope it never comes back and wouldn't wish that on anyone.
I'm also slightly miffed and bugged at my contradicting statement; saying it's "not" contagious, then further on stating that you "can" contract chickenpox im not sure tbh and im sure someone will come in but as far as i knew you can catch chickenpox but not shingles 🤷"
No, that's right, you can't 'catch' shingles as such. But rather that you can catch chickenpox from direct contact of shingles infection
It's more just that my original statement reads back contradictory and it bugs me I can't make it sound a bit better  |
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"Lol, this thread popping up every few months is a nasty reminder of how awful that time was, I hope it never comes back and wouldn't wish that on anyone.
I'm also slightly miffed and bugged at my contradicting statement; saying it's "not" contagious, then further on stating that you "can" contract chickenpox im not sure tbh and im sure someone will come in but as far as i knew you can catch chickenpox but not shingles 🤷"
You could catch chicken pox, if you've never had it. And, indirectly, you could later have Shingles, once the virus is in your system. It's much more likely to get infected if you're pregnant, a baby or have a compromised immune system. |
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By *alvin.Man 7 weeks ago
Cork/Dublin |
I had shingles when I was 11 years of age. Rare for a child to get it, well at least it was back then.
It started on my tummy, blistering up the skin. And within 24 hours it had traveled around my waist in a curving line and was half way around me touching my spine heading towards my neck. I don't remember much of the experience now as the hospital was a blur and it was so long ago. I was there for a while it seems as I was quiet poorly. My parents thought they were going to lose me so I can only imagine their stress levels.
Alls well now. Fit bill of health. The folks never let me forget though... |
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By *9alMan 7 weeks ago
Bridgend |
"Booked in on NHS for shingles jab next week
I'm 66 so not sure why people saying it's 70 and over"
I had shingles vac this week I am 65 it may depend on area or other medical conditions apparently I will need a second dose in 6 months for full cover |
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I have shingles on one side of my face at the moment - it's so painfully!
It started with what the pharmacist thought was a bite on the side of my nose and I was given antibiotics cream and cleanser. Four days later my nose started to erupt, one side of my face started swelling I was running a temperature and was ultimately hospitalised.
There were a number of eruptions around my face over the four days period in the hospital and I was only released once all were dry and scabbed over
Initially there was no pain, just a feeling if tiredness, but a week later, my face is in agony. - it's like I have a ball of fire deep in my cheek that radiates out across my face.
I'd been on antibiotics and antiviral but now on nerve pain suppressants. The only thing is the latest medication takes a week or so to kick in, so I'm in agony while waiting.
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By *otsMan 6 weeks ago
Higham |
"Vaccination against shingles drastically cuts the incidence of post-herpetic neuralgia - as does treatment with antivirals. I didn’t get antivirals in time and now I have PHN and chronic fatigue.
And yes, it’s highly likely you’re going to see it more, shingles is more likely when you’re stressed and run down - and right now that’s all of us."
Yeh mine was brought on be continuous stressful job eventually shingles showed its head.
I had the tiny rash on my ribs but I had a huge pain in the chest about 2 or 3 days into it appearing.
I had an ECG just to be sure but that didn't show anything so was put down to shingles activating or interfering with the nerves.
Since then I do find it uncomfortable lying on my side.
I haven't seen a rash again since but I have re occurring uncomfortableness when lying on my side in bed.
They won't give me a shingles jab certainly not under 65 I think the answer was. |
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By *otsossieMan 6 weeks ago
local, but not too local |
"Jab side effect.
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Care to back that up with facts? "
I’m pro-vaccination and have just had my latest Covid and flu jabs.
BUT as I understand it the mRNA technology causes your body to create the vaccine proteins and stimulates your immune system to attack those.
There has been a reported rise in autoimmune syndromes and there may be a link.
If your body is stressed out fighting things that aren’t there, then it’s not inconceivable that something like shingles could come back out of hiding. |
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