Oh No Shingles
#62
I just had shingles in July and August. Valtrex on day of breakout. The pain came about 5 days before the rash. It went from my neck to shoulder and all the way to me finger tips. The gave my the Valtrex, prednisone, percoset, and pain patches. It stillhurt so much that I had to use my other hand to do anything. I'm sorry for him or anyone who gets this terrible illness.
#64
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Bakersfield,CA
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[quote=tutty]Hi out there ! Anyone have any suggestions for my neighbor's husband who just found out it is shingles he has.
Applying the burn ointment Silvadene helps relieve the pain. It is an RX product ao ask his MD.
Applying the burn ointment Silvadene helps relieve the pain. It is an RX product ao ask his MD.
#65
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 607
I had the vaccine November 2010. Medicare would not pay anything and neither would my insurance. It was 230.00 at my primary Dr's and glad I got it as I have seen people suffer for years with it. Some people think three shots of B12 a week for a month help. Most Dr. don't believe in it but will do it anyway and I have known patients to get relief almost immediately
#66
If you are on Medicare the insurance should pay for it. I got the vaccine when I lived in Tennessee. Had a senior medicare advantage plan and only cost me the office co-pay. Anyone who hasn't had the vaccine ought to be sure to get it as soon as possible.
#68
Originally Posted by gramajo
So check with your dr, before getting the shingles vaccine. It may interact with a medication you are on.
It can be a terrible painful thing, with nerve pain lasting years.
#69
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Originally Posted by tutty
Hi out there ! Anyone have any suggestions for my neighbor's husband who just found out it is shingles he has. They have been through so much of late and I'm praying some one know of something to ease his pain. thank you ahead. You all are great !
#70
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,430
So sorry your DH has shingles. They are no fun. Please, please, please, anyone who is over 50 and has not had the vaccine, go get it or get in line to get it. The residual pain sometimes never goes away and it is horrific! My sister died with the pain unresolved and a friend has suffered 5 years with it. If you have the shingles, most doctors will not give you the vaccine.
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