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twodogsbarking

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5. I had shingles when there was a waiting list for vaccine. I asked about topical application

Reply to RKP5637 (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 3, 2023, 02:18 PM

Apr 2023

and two doctors said you can use them but they won't do any good.
How your flesh can be numb and still hurt to touch it is a new experience.
Nerve pain comes in many flavors. Get the vaccine.

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I finally decided to go ahead and get the Shingles vaccine [View all] Siwsan Apr 2023 OP

Excellent decision IMO. I had it too. I had shingles as a kid when at the univ. It was a RKP5637 Apr 2023 #1

I had shingles when there was a waiting list for vaccine. I asked about topical application twodogsbarking Apr 2023 #5

Yay! Karadeniz Apr 2023 #2

Good. elleng Apr 2023 #3

Is SHINGRIX the "new" one? ShazzieB Apr 2023 #12

Yes, Shingrix is the 'new' one. elleng Apr 2023 #13

A book, a pot of tea, several cats are cute alls irisblue Apr 2023 #4

I felt pretty poorly BillyBobBrilliant Apr 2023 #6

I'd get the Shingles vaccine but it is not covered by my insurance. Paper Roses Apr 2023 #7

Check now. If you are a Medicare drug plan or M Advantage, they've change the rules and cover it Silent Type Apr 2023 #10

My dad had herpetic neuralgia from shingles that lasted over 10 years until he died. diane in sf Apr 2023 #8

I had both earlier this year... they were "free" via Medicare. BULLSHIT! lamp_shade Apr 2023 #9

Did the shots hurt? Patterson Apr 2023 #11