Can you get shingles straight after shingles?

Yes you can: I do realize how discomforting this can be. The rash of shingles usually recurs in the same area because of the dermatomal or skin pattern the nerve follows. Rec.: to see your pcp because it is important that you take antiviral medications during the first 2-3 days of rash manifestation.

Probably Can: Ask you dr. About getting the shingles "shot:" as it is considered a preventive measure for your age. Also need to have your immune status checked. Anti-viral medication taken early in the course can shorten the course and possibly reduce some of the symptoms and complications.

Possible: But very unlikely. Perhaps one of the diagnoses is not correct. Any other symptoms? You may need to be checked for some underlying disease which causes impaired immunity. Getting shingles exposes your immunity to more virus than the zostavax vaccine. The vaccine is a live, attenuated virus similar to hzv virus