Question 1

what is shingels?

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Painful viral rash: Shingles is the name for a painful syndrome that usually has small blisters (vesicles) and occurs in a very specific, generally linear and one-sided pattern. It is caused by reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox, varicella zoster. It is treatable, the sooner the better, so patients who think they have shingles should be seen promptly to minimize the risk for chronic pain.

Question 2

what is shingles?

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Shingles…: Is reactivation of virus that causes chickenpox (herpes zoster/ varicella). May start as burning sensation in the distribution of nerve(s); later blisters on a red background appear; eventually the blisters scab over. Anti-viral meds should be used as soon as diagnosis is made to prevent severe, lasting pain of post-herpetic neuralgia. Avoid contact with pregnant/people who've not had chickenpox.

Question 3

who gets shingles?

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Anyone: Anyone can get it, but it's more prevalent amongst people older than 50.

Question 4

is shingles painful?

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Yes: Shingles is a virus that reactivates in sensory nerves and as a result leads to pain.  Antivirals are given to help but the pain can last for awhile.

Question 5

lesion free shingles?

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Possible: Most varicella zoster infections have the classic  "shingles" appearing rash.  However, there are reported cases where there may be the pain and parasthesias along a dermatome with a minor faint rash (without lesions) or barely any rash at all, and a positive titer.

Question 6

can shingles reoccur?

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Yes: A person can have shingles more than once. His primary care doctor can evaluate to see if there is a weakness in his immune system (or just bad luck, older age, or other bodily stressors) that allowed him to have the first case of shingles. The doctor can give some advice on whether or not the patient should get the shingles vaccine to help prevent a recurrence of shingles.

Question 7

what triggers shingles?

Accepted Answer

Decreased immunity: Shingles is a reappearance of chickenpox or varicella zoster virus. After the initial outbreak of chicken pox, the virus hides in the spinal cord in the dorsal root ganglion and may reappear later in life, when we are under high stress or lowered immunity. Long term corticosteroid use can increase the risk of zoster. Symptomsof impending rash include pain and paresthesias.

Question 8

is sun on shingles okay?

Accepted Answer

Shingled: Short term yes, but if you get a sun burn on top of them you'll experience a whole new level of very preventable pain.

Question 9

can i get shingles at 45?

Accepted Answer

Shingles. : You can get shingles at any age.

Question 10

can i get shingles again?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A person can have shingles more than once. His primary care doctor can evaluate to see if there is a weakness in his immune system (or just bad luck, older age, or other bodily stressors) that allowed him to have the first case of shingles. The doctor can give some advice on whether or not the patient should get the shingles vaccine to help prevent a recurrence of shingles.

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