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41. It's good news that at least you understand what's going on.

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 11:15 AM

Oct 27

Good luck with treatment my friend.

It behooves me to note that the fact that vaccines are at times ineffective, owing for the proclivity for mutations in the viral genome owing to the high rate of replication, that may affect antibody binding, this is not at all a reason for skipping them. Varicellar voster is a DNA virus, not quite a wild as RNA retroviruses like HIV, where mutations occurred wildly and drug resistance developed quickly, but it still is an issue.

Be well my friend. We wish you a rapid and full recovery.

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PSA. I'm home from the doc for my back pain. If you are suffering with pain of unknown cause this info may help you. [View all] LuckyCharms Oct 27 OP

Yes shingles pain can be very bad. Irish_Dem Oct 27 #1

It's nasty business. LuckyCharms Oct 27 #3

I wonder what your pain level would have been without the vaccine. Irish_Dem Oct 27 #7

Probably much worse, if that's possible! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #14

I agree, hard to imagine worse pain that you are describing. Irish_Dem Oct 27 #15

It makes you wail in agony. Horrible shit. LuckyCharms Oct 27 #16

I once had severe dental pain that bad. Irish_Dem Oct 27 #18

Yikes! : ( electric_blue68 Oct 27 #125

I had shingles all over upper front, sides, and back. Dixiegrrrl Tuesday #131

They goodness they found out what is causing your pain, dear LuckyCharms. choie Oct 27 #122

I'm scared shitless of getting samplegirl Tuesday #133

Glad to hear you've finally got a dx that might be helpful. Good for you. Biophilic Oct 27 #2

Thanks, Biophilic. LuckyCharms Oct 27 #6

At least you know what you're dealing with True Dough Oct 27 #4

I'm glad you are here too. LuckyCharms Oct 27 #8

Oh gosh Nittersing Oct 27 #5

Thank you, Nittersing. LuckyCharms Oct 27 #10

At you least you have a diagnosis for the pain 10 Turtle Day Oct 27 #9

Thank you, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that LuckyCharms Oct 27 #12

Thanks for the education! chowder66 Oct 27 #47

Me too Katcat Oct 27 #49

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm very familiar with the soul-sucking pain shingles causes. catbyte Oct 27 #11

catbyte, I'm so so sorry. LuckyCharms Oct 27 #13

Dang! : ( electric_blue68 Oct 27 #126

Well shit, Lucky! Niagara Oct 27 #17

Thanks, Niagara! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #19

You're welcome, Lucky! Niagara Oct 27 #103

Oh you dear heart! So very very sorry you are dealing Ninga Oct 27 #20

Thank you, Ninga! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #22

I had the shingles vaccine Mblaze Oct 27 #21

I'm so sorry you went through that, Mblaze. LuckyCharms Oct 27 #24

I am so glad you have an answer, and now maybe can be treated effectively. niyad Oct 27 #23

Thank you, niyad! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #26

Thank you! Sorry you had to go thru all that suffering first. Yes, shingles is weird and FailureToCommunicate Oct 27 #25

Wow. I'm glad it worked out for your brother! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #29

No, no visible sores, systemic. And they said if he hadn't been treated right away FailureToCommunicate Oct 27 #76

I ask because I just had a sudden retinal bleed... LuckyCharms Oct 27 #78

Oh dear. Well, hang in there. FailureToCommunicate Oct 27 #104

I'm so sorry you had to go through all that. Thank you for your generosity in sharing that info. nt AnotherMother4Peace Oct 27 #27

Thank you LuckyCharms Oct 27 #31

My Father in law got a bad case years ago... MiHale Oct 27 #28

Thanks, MiHale! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #34

So awful that you are going through this people Oct 27 #38

I've been procrastinating my shingles vaccination. No more! Calling to schedule it today! Ziggysmom Oct 27 #30

Thank you. I dread to think how bad this would be... LuckyCharms Oct 27 #35

Re - Shingles pain drmeow Oct 27 #32

The thing is... LuckyCharms Oct 27 #36

I've had that happen Farmer-Rick Tuesday #140

Did Dr tell you the contagion doesn't spread shingles dweller Oct 27 #33

Thanks, Dweller... LuckyCharms Oct 27 #39

Three cheers for your NP who determined what is causing your pain. greatauntoftriplets Oct 27 #37

Thanks greatauntoftriplets LuckyCharms Oct 27 #40

That's a long time to spend with a patient. greatauntoftriplets Oct 27 #43

I'd rather see a NP than a MD. Actually almost any nurse (PA, RN, etc.) are more personal erronis Oct 27 #54

Thanks, erronis... LuckyCharms Oct 27 #72

"Sure, they can't all give diagnoses and prescribe all the drugs... 3catwoman3 Oct 27 #111

Didn't mean to spread misinformation. I thought many specialties had to use MDs. erronis Oct 27 #112

Depends on specialty and what we've learned/been taught to do. 3catwoman3 Oct 27 #116

"No clavicles" - wow. Sometimes it is just astute observation and common sense. erronis Oct 27 #118

It's good news that at least you understand what's going on. NNadir Oct 27 #41

Thanks a lot, NNadir LuckyCharms Oct 27 #44

I've been thinking about you ReRe Oct 27 #42

Thank you, ReRe! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #45

If you've already had Shingles, can you get it again? CTyankee Oct 27 #46

I got my shots too... LuckyCharms Oct 27 #50

How do you get Shingles? I used to know this but my memory fails me here... CTyankee Oct 27 #52

It's a virus... LuckyCharms Oct 27 #82

all us geezers already have the virus in us Skittles Oct 27 #120

If you've ever had chicken pox, you can get shingles later in life. LudwigPastorius Oct 27 #94

Thanks. Yes I did have chicken pox as a kid (before we had a vaccine). I'm old. CTyankee Oct 27 #98

Thank you LuckyCharms for the PSA! Faux pas Oct 27 #48

Thanks a lot, Faux pas! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #51

I feel for ya Lucky. darkstar Oct 27 #53

Holy shit...I'm so so sorry. LuckyCharms Oct 27 #57

Felt it in my bladder too. darkstar Oct 27 #63

Damn! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #66

Glad you finally have a diagnosis rurallib Oct 27 #55

Thanks, rurallib! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #61

a stress reaction? progressoid Oct 27 #56

Haha! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #59

Please keep us updated on how your treatment is going The Blue Flower Oct 27 #58

Thanks, yes I will do that... LuckyCharms Oct 27 #62

oh that sucks. barbtries Oct 27 #60

Thanks a lot, barbtries. LuckyCharms Oct 27 #64

I'm so glad they finally figured it out! CaptainTruth Oct 27 #65

I had no idea either! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #68

at least you have a cause for your pain now samnsara Oct 27 #67

Thank you, samnsara... LuckyCharms Oct 27 #69

One More Idea IroningBored Oct 27 #70

Thanks so much for the good info! LuckyCharms Oct 27 #73

Here's something for you to keep in mind. There's something even worse than shingles, although it sounds Vinca Oct 27 #71

Vinca...I'm so sorry you went through that. LuckyCharms Oct 27 #75

When the rash heals the pain can remain. Having them in your crotch area is unpleasant. twodogsbarking Oct 27 #74

So sorry you went through that... LuckyCharms Oct 27 #77

I doubt the intense pain will last long. Nerve pain from surgery isn't quite the same but shingles hits the nerves hard. twodogsbarking Oct 27 #80

Wow. I am so glad you finally got a diagnosis. I would never have even thought about LoisB Oct 27 #79

Thank you, LoisB LuckyCharms Oct 27 #87

Sorry you've been through this IbogaProject Oct 27 #81

Thank you. LuckyCharms Oct 27 #88

Oh, wow Lucky Charms! slightlv Oct 27 #83

Thanks for posting this Picaro Oct 27 #84

"...and they ask if I'm okay with a PA." 3catwoman3 Oct 27 #108

Well, dang.... Bayard Oct 27 #85

So glad you found the reason for your pain. Hope you feel better soon. 58Sunliner Oct 27 #86

After my mom died, a few months later my Dad started complaining of somewhat vague pain. vanlassie Oct 27 #89

When I first read of your pain it made me sad because Polly Hennessey Oct 27 #90

LC, I'm glad your doctor gave you a diagnosis. highplainsdem Oct 27 #91

What kind of mega C dose are you talking about. It's been some yrs but I've take... electric_blue68 Oct 27 #127

If I recall correctly (this was more than 20 years ago), it was 1-2 grams of vitamin C and 1 gram of lysine with highplainsdem Tuesday #141

TY. Oh, I wouldn't add anything *Until* I check w my practioners, and pharmacy! electric_blue68 Tuesday #142

Yep, my bout with shingles was a solid 9 out of 10 on the pain scale. LudwigPastorius Oct 27 #92

I'm so glad you found some relief! Trueblue Texan Oct 27 #93

It's getting difficult for me to respond... LuckyCharms Oct 27 #95

I know the pain you are experience, Lucky Charms. I was on a Christmas tour in NYC and got Shingles on one side of my debm55 Oct 27 #96

What a relief to know the actual diagnosis is something that will eventually go away. summer_in_TX Oct 27 #97

Oh, Lucky Charms, I'm so glad you are actually getting help at last! HeartsCanHope Oct 27 #99

I agree on the NPs - I have one now also and she's the best TBF Oct 27 #100

Wow! Good news AND good advice! Thanks! Perhaps a "health tips" forum would be good here. I experienced a weird Exp Oct 27 #101

Wow UpInArms Oct 27 #102

Yea for you Lucky - hope this provides some light at the end of the tunnel of pain for you. Marie Marie Oct 27 #105

Dammit. That is so deeply concerning. The pain must be intense. MRI will provide more insight. Take care, ED Evolve Dammit Oct 27 #106

Just one more reason to love you, LC. littlemissmartypants Oct 27 #107

Thanks so much for the words-to-the-wise, LuckyCharms! calimary Oct 27 #109

As a now retired NP (peds was my specialty), it very gratifying to hear that an NP... 3catwoman3 Oct 27 #110

NPs are the best. Sometimes they know things the doctors just don't. Get well sooooon LC 💚 Clouds Passing Oct 27 #113

I got my Shingles shot when my neighbor told me how awful it is. BigmanPigman Oct 27 #114

Unfortunately vaccinations aren't always 100% effective, BigmanPigman Niagara Tuesday #135

Good info! Thanks a lot. BigmanPigman Tuesday #136

You're welcome! Niagara Tuesday #137

My sister had seriously painful shingles about 9 or 10 years ago FakeNoose Oct 27 #115

I have a family member who got their vocal cords attacked by shingles. It caused mucifer Oct 27 #117

At least you found out what it is! 2naSalit Oct 27 #119

Yikes! SleeplessinSoCal Oct 27 #121

My husband used the really strong Capsaicin to relieve pain from shingles Marthe48 Oct 27 #123

Thanks for the education indeed. Sharing. soldierant Oct 27 #124

Woah, shingles! Who'd guess that! May each batch of hours bring you more, And More Relief, LC! And All Gone ASAP! electric_blue68 Tuesday #128

Thank you for sharing this. stillspkg Tuesday #129

Here's the question: What the hell is shingles?! Does any other virus do this? Wow! C Moon Tuesday #130

I hope mgardener Tuesday #132

we could solve all this shit if we got rid 0f the chickenpox vax. pansypoo53219 Tuesday #134

OMG! What a nightmare. Nurse Practioners & Physician Assistants rock! Joinfortmill Tuesday #138

Thanks for posting this. NH Ethylene Tuesday #139