Shingles: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment with Dr. Mark Shalauta | San Diego Health

What is shingles, what are shingles symptoms, how can you treat it? Is shingles contagious? In this video, Dr. Mark Shalauta, a family medicine doctor at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo, answers many frequently asked questions about what shingles looks and feels like, the shingles vaccine and more. Learn more and get a free guide: scripps.org/69...
0:42 - Why are shingles and chicken pox connected?
0:53 - How do you get shingles?
1:31 - What are the symptoms of shingles?
2:06 - Do you have a fever or chill as a symptom of shingles?
2:21 - What does shingles look like?
2:34 - How long does shingles last?
3:34 - Do you develop a nerve pain when you have shingles?
3:48 - What causes shingles nerve pain and how long does it last?
4:48 - Can the nerve pain from shingles lead to other complications?
5:56 - Is shingles contagious?
6:43 - Can you get shingles more than once in your life?
7:01 - Who is at most risk for getting shingles?
7:24 - If you get shingles, what should you do?
7:53 - Should you stay isolated yourself if you get shingles?
8:36 - How do you treat shingles?
9:52 - What can we do to prevent shingles?
12:17 - Why are the shingles viruses so much worse for older people?

[@SeanOLennon]

I wish journalists today could be like this woman. She asks questions in a logical and comprehensive manner. Excellent! She asked all the questions that I would have asked. Great work, Ms. Taylor!

[@scrippshealth]

She is wonderful! We are so grateful that she is part of our Scripps team.

[@galiki5555]

I was just about to say too 😁

[@debbiehale2509]

Probably because they worked out the questions in advance together. Even if that's the case they did a good job.

[@karenderuyter2568]

You took the words right out of my mouth. I have shingles right now and I thank her for asking the questions I needed answered. Great Interviewer!

[@laurafarris904]

⁰⁰😊​@@galiki5555

[@Mill835]

The interviewer was very good with coverage of all my question, but that Doctor did a great job explaining every single point. Thanks to you both

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad to hear you enjoyed the video, Milly!

[@suzannehedderly1331]

Finally an informative video! Very well done. Good interviewer, good questions, good dr. answers. Thank you!

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad you enjoyed the video, Suzanne!

[@drensuarez5934]

Very detailed interviewer and very precise interviewee. Excellent ❤️

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad you enjoyed the video, Dren!

[@Trapezouda]

Excellent interview and doctor...BRAVO !!!

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad you enjoyed it, Konstantinos!

[@charlenebercillio8065]

I just got low case of shingles on my arm. Putting ice on the shingles made it very comfortable. All gone now Amen 🙂

[@scrippshealth]

We're happy to hear you're feeling better!

[@marisaamos3557]

thanks. ill try ice

[@Mill835]

Wow, wow, wow, this is the best interview and Q & A I have ever come across on the internet both did a phenomenal job with answering Shingles questions, I do not think there was a stone unturned. Thank you, thank you. I have shingles an I full understand everything about it now.

[@scrippshealth]

Wow, thank you! We are glad to hear you found the video to be helpful.

[@brucejackson6451]

This was excellent! I have shingles right now, and the only question I had that she didn't ask is, should you still get the vaccine after you've had shingles.... and then the doctor volunteers that, having already had shingles, he's been vaccinated. So there you go, all questions answered. Great video.

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad to hear you enjoyed the video. We hope you feel better soon!

[@elainepurvey3645]

​@@scrippshealthThis is so painful

[@blaizeakpakwu6147]

Yes, the lady is professional and respectful. The doctor himself is a model of intellect at the prime.

[@jameskhosravi2544]

Very very helpful video. Currently suffering from Shingles and its unlike anything I've had to suffer from in the past. My rash has only been very faint but its feels like the worst sunburn being put under a boiling hot shower constantly! And the nerve pain feels like I've pinched a nerve on top of that every now and then it feels like I'm being punched in the ribs. I cant wait to be rid of it! I've been given Codeine but it only just takes the edge off, hopefully the anti virals will help! Thanks again for a great video

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad you enjoyed the video, James. We hope you feel better soon!

[@ryanmercado7609]

Very informative! Just got shingles. 😭

[@sarahbanda155]

Very helpful information thank you 😊

[@nataldoe3035]

The interviewer did a phenomenal job.

[@scrippshealth]

She's fantastic!

[@colleenthesoaplady8081]

I currently have Shingles on my face. It has attacked my ear and started as an ear ache. I am older. I had the single dose shot years ago. I’m at the end of week 3 and have been on a nerve pain med for 4 days. This morning the pain woke me about 3. I put a cold compress on and went back to sleep. Then a few minutes to 5 it woke me again. I put a fresh cold compress on and the pain was so severe. It was the worst of tge 3 weeks and felt like all the nerve endings were firing at one target in my cheek This has interfered with my work and i have low energy. I’m eating high lysine foods, no caffeine, lots of supplements, eating soft foods as chewing hurts my teeth Get the shots. You don’t want to go through this

[@scrippshealth]

That sounds so painful, Colleen! We hope you feel better soon and we're here to help in any way we can.

[@gratefulobserver7742]

A vaccine appears to be only for over 70's in the UK. Just had shingles last week. Mild spots but the hyper sensitivity in my leg is really painful. I can't bear anything touching it. Hope this symptom isn't long lasting!

[@scrippshealth]

We hope you feel better soon!

[@davidviner5783]

Very useful. Here in the UK, the vaccine isn't available until age 70.

[@barbra5742]

It started at a point under my left shoulder blade. I have had this pain before but it was just located there. But the pain continued and went around into the breasts area. Finally on day 5 as the pains increased, I thought I was having a heart attack. So I went to the ER, put through all the preliminary tests for heart attack. Doctor came and wanted to really look over my upper torso and he found a red spot on my back and one on my breasts. Told I was having shingles. Now the area of the back where I had the first pains is covered with a rash in a strip form and runs around to cover my left breast. The pain is continuous. If I had to rate the pain on a 1-10 scale, I would say they go from 5-9 now. Now as I enter into week 3 of the rash and 4 weeks of pain, I would do or take any opoid to get relief.

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Barbra, we recommend seeing your provider about this. If you are in need of a physician referral, we are happy to provide you with one.

[@coynel1040]

Big help thanks a lot ❤️❤️❤️

[@lawgarcia9234]

Thank you so much

[@jeannettemcghee5775]

Can shingles get into your hair on your head because I had that long time ago when my mother was alive that was in before 2010 and it hurts so bad it was hard for me to comb my hair so I eventually had to cut my hair off bald

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Jeannette, we recommend talking to your provider about this and they will be best suited to assist you.

[@user-ijh7tl5ie3]

I aplied a cold compress (ice packs) at the injection site 5 times on day 1. Repeated 3 times on day 2 & 3. This was really helpful to relief the ache & swelling.

[@scrippshealth]

Thank you for sharing!

[@mamashanshan2772]

Can one handle the shingles shot if our bodies had reactions to flu and pneumonia shots?

[@scrippshealth]

We recommend speaking to your provider and they will be able to answer this question for you!

[@Maesterful]

Very informative and useful, especially now I have it!

[@willshunting]

I am 61y.o. and have had this for 3 weeks now. Severe pain in my left SI joint and in my left piriformis muscle was first sign, but I thought it was a repetition of torn ligaments in the, then, absence of any other symptoms. Went to osteopath for a manipulation but no improvement like in the past. Pain then spread down my left leg and about a week later blisters first appeared to the left of the base of my spine at the SI joint and over two days spread down my left leg and also across the top of my left foot. The itching and burning has been bad but the muscle spasming pain and random lightning pain is the most debilitating I have ever had in my life. LYCRA (pregabalin), even at 150mg per day, is not stopping the leg pain..... it's just making me feel vague. This is by far the worst illness I have ever had and I wish I had known about the vaccine before contracting it.

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Will, we regret to hear you are in pain. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please feel free to reach out to us. We hope you feel better soon.

[@linaa7950]

Thank you.

[@jeannettemcghee5775]

Can the shingles go underneath your earlobe and do it have liquid coming out of it

[@westfield90]

My beautiful kind selfless mother passed away 6 weeks ago and so it’s been a very emotional time. 7 days ago I developed singles on my trunk from one side of the front above my belly button to the back. It’s been one week and the mild rash started day 1 then by day 2 there were more. By day 3 they became blisters but very little pain. Over the next two days they’ve become fluid filled. Now into day 7 and very little pain if at all even though the fluid filled blisters are still there. No itching. I’m hoping this is as bad as it gets.

[@scrippshealth]

We are so saddened to hear about your mother and we send you our deepest condolences. We recommend speaking to your doctor if you continue to feel pain from the shingles. We are sending you our love.

[@thandi1975]

I had shringles at 42 years old. I'm still feeling the pain until today. I developed some this September 2021. Can I still get a vaccine

[@blaxsound26]

those questions and answer are on point for all of my questions on mind..thanks for this content! a really great help..

[@scrippshealth]

We are glad to hear the video was helpful!

[@mamashanshan2772]

I have them, again... stress absolutely stirs it up, so painful, now on my head, back, neck, face. Unbelievable. So painful, & itchy, don’t scratch them!

[@scrippshealth]

We hope you feel better soon!

[@corazonsmith5183]

Awesome interview. Excellent interviewer.Subscribed.

[@jacquelinedoyle7533]

This the best video on shingles by far, i am suffering it now and have low immune system. good advice on what to expect.

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad you enjoyed it, Jacqueline. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything.

[@surindershinda1268]

I have severe pain from back to chest.after 2 weeks of antibiotics dr gave me codeine but it didn't help then dr gave me gabapentin .it helped me in sleeping. But my pain is still severe. There is inflammation in front side.anybody who have experienced this pain can help me out that what should I do now.

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Surinder, we regret to hear you are still experiencing such pain. We recommend discussing this with your doctor again as they will be best suited to help you with this. We hope you feel better soon.

[@travisrickard1154]

Why do you have to wait till 50 to get vacation I’m 46 and have shingles now

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Travis, we recommend speaking with your doctor as they will be able to answer this for you.

[@chrisheath5233]

Great video. I’m 57 and currently blistering down one side of my face. It started with some pain to the right of my right eye, headaches and sharp pains across my top-right teeth. My eyesight is fine. Just have to ride it out with the help of some anti viral meds. Thanks for the information. It was most informative.

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad you found the video to be helpful! We hope you feel better soon.

[@dariogonzalez6249]

my mother age 82 in hospital,she having lots of pain going on about 10 days the rach is healing but the pain doesn't want to go away, the continuance blood draws on tiny veins is torture, God bless all with this, great interview.

[@scrippshealth]

That sounds terrible! We hope she feels better soon!

[@rajesha1290]

Very helpful. Nice answers are the gifts to the Good Questions. Thank you.

[@Despond]

Fantastic questions, very in-depth follow-up questions too that many people would have to help further clarify. It's definitely a horrible condition.

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@kimberlyruby8097]

My daughter, 25 never had chicken pox but had Only the Vaccine as a child. She is now suffering on the eyelid and she has sores in the scalp and bumps on the side of forehead. First signs of the parts of the face are head sores and red eye then gets worse if you don’t catch it in time, you must go get oral virals and cream. I need to know what you can take for pain besides Tylenol, that does not really work well.

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Kimberly, we recommend speaking to your provider and they will be able to help you with this. We hope your daughter feels better soon.

[@MrClaywk]

Just in case you weren't aware, the doctor is saying you should get the vaccine at age 50 and not 15. The captions on this show him saying 15 and that's incorrect. I don't know when they changed it to 50 because I was always told 60. I was planning on getting vaccinated in Jan 2022 (the year I'll turn 60) but came down with shingles in Nov. 2021, just a couple months after recovering from covid-19. This stuff hurts. If you had chicken pox you really should look into the vaccine.

[@scrippshealth]

Thank you for pointing that out! Thank you for sharing, and we hope you feel better soon!

[@wegoviral2104]

Same as me , after i recovered from covid i got shingles on my left chest under my left shoulder until a point when i started to feel my whole left burning , i recovered in 8 to 10 days from all burning and new skin has grown . But the problem is that i still have pain feel like some one is stabbing me with a knife in my heart and under my shoulder ... too much pain 😥

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, we regret to hear you are experiencing this pain. Have you spoken with your doctor about this?

[@mogh1]

Great questions from the interviewer

[@scrippshealth]

We are glad you enjoyed the video!

[@amykeanewright]

Best summary I’ve seen so far!

[@Anna.Mason151]

If you have recovered from Shingles, can you get the vaccine to prevent future outbreaks?

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Anna, we recommend speaking to your provider about this. If there is anything else we can do to assist you, feel free to reach out!

[@FaithAlameida]

I have the shingles for 3 weeks now

[@FaithAlameida]

Hi I’m faith

[@ryanrhodes6084]

Can you get shingles with a good immune system? I just got it on my back and had chicken pox as a kid but this shingles breakout i haven’t been sick or anything so don’t think my immune system is bad??? Please help

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Ryan, we recommend speaking to your doctor about this and they will be able to help you!

[@matthewotremba9230]

FOOD TRIGGERS LEARN THEM And even , if a food loaded with Arganine does not cause or , initiate an outbreak Notice how tired and perhaps achy you feel when you do consume such foods Chocolate Nuts Seeds Gelatins Night shades Grapes Blueberries And more

[@vaialfonso3935]

Great questions!!

[@scrippshealth]

We are glad you enjoyed the video, Vai!

[@googleuser5663]

Great video!

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@joannemosher3488]

How do you help the pain after getting a vaxx? So much pain in arm!

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Joanne, we recommend speaking to your provider and they will be able to help you with this!

[@mariebroderick1322]

i have them 9 weeks now..........pain is bad

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Marie, we regret to hear you're experiencing such pain. We recommend speaking to your physician about this and they will be able to help you feel better.

[@chunglui4907]

How about got the vaccine still getting it

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Chung, we recommend you schedule a visit with your provider to discuss this.

[@patrickstevenson9775]

This lady is just amazing, she just asks the right questions and the Dr answers them perfectly. The perfect video if you want to know everything about shingles.

[@scrippshealth]

Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

[@anneluiscruzmojar8589]

I have shingles. And its very painful. 9 out 10 was the pain. Is this normal? What medicine will i be taking to relieve the pain?

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Anne, we recommend talking to your doctor about this. If you are in need of a physician referral, we are happy to provide you with one.

[@NorCalWelder916]

Just got a bad case of shingles on my face. This information is very helpful, A lot of pain and blisters on my forehead. Out for a week. Hope you don’t have to go through this

[@scrippshealth]

That sounds so painful! If you haven't already, we recommend speaking to your provider and they will be best suited to help you. We hope you feel better soon.

[@nikkotorregosa3289]

I have shingles right noww

[@scrippshealth]

Oh no! We hope you feel better soon. We recommend speaking to your provider and they will be able to help you with this.

[@andrewbillinge188]

If you have phn would having the shingles vaccine help with the pain. I have had phn for 3 years and would buy the vaccine privately in the uk if it is worth it

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Andrew, we recommend speaking to your physician about this and they will be able to help you.

[@lolitaverzosa8895]

I had shingles, last March 2022, it’s now, May, do I still have it ? I was blessed to have not much signs, or Scary blisters, only very few at the back of my ear. My signs were, continues head pain. When can I get a vaccine ( for the first time). Thank you very much.

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Lolita, we recommend talking to your physician about this and they will be best suited to help you.

[@lolitaverzosa8895]

Thank you very much. More Power GOD bless you.

[@walkerpantera]

I LOVE this lady's matter-of-factly manner. Just the facts please. she's great!

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@sharonsolverson63]

I thought the same thing Barbra. I called my cardiologist and he could not see me right away and suggested I go to the emergency room. With Covid peaking, I have heard nightmare stories so I decided to wait another day or 2 and I called my MD that could do an EKG in her office. I noticed I was feeling itching especially on my back and noticed under my arm than on my left breast. I did read up on it because like it or not I have to continue working but a lot of what I do is on the computer. I see my MD tomorrow and I am going to ask her about EmuaidMax. It is supposed to help and it is Homeopathic. Not sure what she will say. Boy, I wish I had that vaccine.

[@scrippshealth]

We hope you feel better soon, Sharon! We are sending you our love.

[@garykimball6450]

I have shingles right now, (01-03-22). Should I get the shingles vaccine?

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Gary, we recommend speaking to your provider about this.

[@expatconn7242]

Had 1 of the 2 shot .. got shingles 3 days ago .

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Anthony, we recommend speaking with your provider and they will be able to help you with this.

[@frankenz66]

Had the chickenpox twice. Both times diagnosed by a dr. I had a pretty significant case of shingles at 21. Not as bad as I have seen it in elderly folk.

[@scrippshealth]

That sounds terrible! We hope you're feeling better now.

[@ThreeLittleBirds111]

What if you get the shingles vaccine at the onset of shingles?

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Albert, we recommend speaking to your doctor as they will be best suited to help you with this.

[@dalmadalms]

Very informative, thank you. I need a vaccine. (It's really painful and frustrating).

[@nancyday7206]

Randy a good video on shingles I just sent you let me know if you got it

[@peeshyholland433]

This was very helpful. I currently have shingles. It’s the worst pain ever. I went to a cardiologist before getting the shingles because the chest pain was so bad. Two days later my husband took me to the emergency room because the chest pains were so bad. Everything was normal so far as cardio at both the Drs. and at the ER. Two days later I started to think I had the beginning of shingles because my Mom had them. It had just started so the Dr put me on antiviral drugs. I’m trying everything I can to relieve this pain. No luck yet.

[@scrippshealth]

Ouch! We hope you feel better soon, Peeshy!

[@robertgoldstein52]

Prayers

[@janendungu1786]

Is vaccine available in all hospitals?

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Jane, we recommend speaking to your provider and they will be able to assist you in scheduling a vaccine.

[@Ka54]

I have shingles about 2or 3 times a year ☹️.

[@scrippshealth]

We can't imagine how painful that must be. Have you spoken to your provider about this?

[@wandaburnsworth1588]

I just got my second Shingles shot. I had shingles on my left side of my face. I never want to have that again.

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Wanda, we regret to hear you went through this. If you need any assistance in the future, feel free to reach out.

[@Sbannmarie]

Wow. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all medical resources provided such excellent information and a person asking great questions. Bravo! New subbie.

[@scrippshealth]

Your kind words mean a lot to us! Welcome to the Scripps family, AnnMarie!

[@anuradhaoswal7474]

Thanks for your information ..I have in these days from 3 weeks ..it’s crazy painful ..I’m not 50 yet but after corona so many problems came

[@scrippshealth]

We hope you feel better soon!

[@aprilwaller123]

My best friend get it all the time and when she is in stress.

[@scrippshealth]

Hi April, we can't imagine how uncomfortable that is for her. If either of you are in need of assistance, we are happy to help.

[@alexl.8748]

My shingles are disappearing but it itches soo bad even though it healed, is this normal?? its been a whole week since it scabbed up.. but im so itchy! what can i do?? is this serious??

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Alex, we recommend speaking to your provider about this as they will be best suited to assist you with this. We hope you feel better soon!

[@amarthota9576]

Super informative and super helpful video!

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad you think so!

[@bipbapp]

I got it 2 days ago and I’m 18. I haven’t slept since I got it :(

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, we regret to hear you aren't feeling well. We recommend speaking to your provider about this so they can treat you.

[@girshrutman6601]

Do you recommend getting the vaccine after I had shingles a few months ago? Thanks.

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, we recommend speaking with your primary care physician as they will be the best person to assist you with this.

[@MarkByerley-zd1ud]

I had shingles about 10 years ago (now in my early) 60's and still suffer from post herpatic neuralgia. I am on a daily dose of 150mg Lyrica and 75mg of Trepiline, which helps some of the time, but i have become used to the fact that it's a life-time ailment which i just have to live through.

[@scrippshealth]

We are wishing you all the best.

[@mariakarlosak3683]

OK you didn't talk about the worst part . How to treat shingle pain , When the rash is gone ,but the pain still there for a couple of months or a year .

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Maria, we appreciate your feedback! We recommend speaking to your provider as they will be best suited to help you.

[@MISSIONCAT11]

I am not sure if I have shingles or not. I have a skin condition that starts as a very itchy area which will first turn pink, and if not treated, will progress to a red circle and then a a pustule like a pimple or zit. If it becomes a zit then it will leave a gray mark on the skin. I am using every immune supplement I can find with no success. However it is not a massive outbreak, it is a red spot here and there. The itching is maddening however. I have found that if I put castor oil on when it is just itchy, or a pinjk area, the area will stop itching immediately and then it will go away, leaving no mark. I finally started applying castor oil to my entire upper body every three or 4 days for complete relief. I will do the same to my legs if it appears there. The condition seems to be very sensitive to sugar, with sugar causing a fresh outbreak within 24 hours. I use a little foam painting trim brush to apply the castor oil to spots. I cut the thumb off of a plastic nitrile glove and then slip the glove-thumb over the foam trim brush. This combination will last a very long time (many months) and keep the castor oil off of my hands. I use a small plastic cable tie to secure the nitrile thumb to the trim brush.

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, we recommend speaking to your provider about this and they will be best suited to assist you. We hope you feel better soon.

[@sherrienale9974]

This bout of shingles started out with what I thought was kidney stone's...The pain has been unbearable. My local ER said I had backed up bowels..I told them multiple symptoms,but they could care less..Ended up going to Clarion ER thinking my bowel was about to burst with severe pain...They said shingles,I have the back and side rash...It's almost 4 weeks now and I've spent near every night crying and feeling like a wounded animal..Inhumaine treatment for pain...or should I say none,except Valtrex...I would not wish this on anyone...I pray for a decent night's sleep without severe pain..Laying down makes it worse,much worse...

[@scrippshealth]

We hope you feel better soon, Sherrie! That sounds absolutely terrible. We wish you all the best.

[@ayyemperumalsattaiyappan2818]

I am affected by HZV and have heavy neuro pain and swelling in my left hand fingers. Does it curable and hie long it will take?. Please give your advice.

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, your primary care physician will be the best person to assist you with this. We wish you all the best.

[@sharonsolverson63]

Good informative video!

[@scrippshealth]

We are glad it was helpful!

[@vincemino2820]

There’s one question I haven’t heard, can’t you still get the vaccine even if you have shingles now or do we have to wait once it’s clear from the body to get the vaccine? Thank you and very helpful

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, we recommend consulting your primary care physician for help with this.

[@maheshs9506]

How to confirm that the blisters are of shingles only?? Can u all plss help, i am having blisters from the past 2 months and there is no relief from ointment and tablets

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Mahesh, we recommend speaking with your physician as they will be best suited to assist you with this. We hope you feel better soon!

[@RiaAshley]

Thank you so much. I've been suffering from residual shingle pain for over 10 yrs. It wasn't constant pain, but when it flared up, nothing helped. For the 1st time, thanks to you, the pain stopped. Bless you!

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Ria, we're so happy to hear you're feeling better!

[@kntwing23]

my dad is a senior man who have shingels right now... on his left side sotmach area ... he went to the doctor.. doctor gave him some cream or med to eat i think... he say felt like something burning him inside his body? he cant sleep at night? very painful he saids?

[@scrippshealth]

We regret to hear your dad is still in pain. Has he spoken to his doctor about the pain he is currently experiencing?

[@user-iq8fu6xo5s]

My wife had since 2019 may , over. 70 age , stated from left ear spread on face and mouth are , all kind medical treatments, currently on medication , do to nerves near head , and mouth . Now today almost 3 years. Do have any treatments,?

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, we recommend your wife speak to her provider about this. If you are in need of a physician referral, we are happy to provide you with one.

[@sassy2086]

I wanted to know if you get shingles more than once, can it occur in a different area than the first time?

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, yes. We recommend speaking with your primary care physician if you have any concerns.

[@pauldadzie6991]

I have shingles right now, it's on my right side, arm pit and back 😭😭😭 I can't even sleep.

[@scrippshealth]

Ouch! We hope you feel better soon, Paul!

[@pauldadzie6991]

@@scrippshealth it healed with minimal to no scars. I do have shooting pain in the areas where the shingles was. It's subsiding slowly but surely though.

[@Chrisstian111]

Shingles on the body is one thing. But I had it in my right ear which developed into Ramsay Hunt syndrome.....rough to say the very least.

[@scrippshealth]

Oh no! If there is anything we can do to help you, please let us know.

[@Chrisstian111]

@@scrippshealth Thank you. I got through it...do not want to do it again. Lol

[@zachal4377]

im having shingles right not, cortizone make it even more wores with alot of pain...

[@scrippshealth]

Please speak with your physician if you are still experiencing pain. We wish you all the best.

[@kntwing23]

where can my dad get this shingle vaccine? is it free?

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, we recommend he speak to his provider about this.

[@harikliaplastourgos202]

Does anybody knows how much the vaccine costs?

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Hariklia, we recommend reaching out to your provider about this and they will be able to assist you.

[@MuzicTunes-lk6np]

I have the shingles on the right side of my chest with minor pain. Cortizone*10 Maximum Strength cream seems to work well with the itching part. I can't imagine what I do without it??

[@ayyemperumalsattaiyappan2818]

Why it is not possible to irradiated dorment vzv from the body ?.

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, your primary care physician will be the best person to assist you with this. We wish you all the best.

[@martinecorne2800]

I live in cyprus how can I get the vaccine please

[@martinecorne2800]

By the way, excellent interview thank you so much🙏🏻

[@scrippshealth]

Hi Martine, we recommend speaking with your doctor and they will be able to help you get the vaccine.

[@Anne1000.]

Applying cold compress or any pressure of anything at all is so painful!! Nothing touching at all is relieving

[@rajbomble]

Thank You Soo Much Its Full Of Informative ❤️🙏🏼

[@elainepurvey3645]

The wild wild west.

[@ts9119]

I have fibromyalgia, when it was bad opioids didn't stop the nerve pain, also had shingles. Fibro is like having shingles over your entire body.

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, we regret to hear that you are in pain. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please reach out.

[@helenndow1101]

Thank you for such an intelligent explanation.

[@scrippshealth]

We're glad you found it helpful, Helen!