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sdfernando

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4. I had a friend that got shingles in his 40s on his face

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon Apr 9, 2018, 12:24 PM

Apr 2018

and it also got into his eye. I couldn't imagine what that was like. Open sores INSIDE his eyelid, every blink or movement of the eye produced excruciating pain. Didn't sleep well, imagine every time you go into REM, PAIN and you wake up.

I myself had Chicken Pox twice (I know, but it does happen), but that doesn't do anything to mitigate getting shingles.

Please, everyone, get the vaccine!

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Why You Should Get the New Shingles Vaccine [View all] elleng Apr 2018 OP

Thanks for the info! I didn't know there was a new vaccine. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2018 #1

You're welcome. I'd heard about it some time ago, elleng Apr 2018 #2

I'll ask my GP about it next time too! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2018 #3

That's neat! elleng Apr 2018 #5

He must be a great doctor! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2018 #7

He's very nice, I like him a lot, elleng Apr 2018 #9

I had a friend that got shingles in his 40s on his face sdfernando Apr 2018 #4

AWFUL for your friend! elleng Apr 2018 #6

Yeah it was so terrible.... sdfernando Apr 2018 #8

Many insurance plans won't cover until 60. CousinIT Apr 2018 #10

Thanks so much for this info!!! Talitha Apr 2018 #11

You're welcome. elleng Apr 2018 #12

If you got that shot a few years ago, it was the old one. The new one just came out. Nay Apr 2018 #29

K&R fleabiscuit Apr 2018 #13

I got my first shot of..... Little Star Apr 2018 #14

I got mine yesterday and my arm hurts like hell, does yours? Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #18

I was warned that it probably would but.... Little Star Apr 2018 #19

Yeah, mine is way worse but it will go away in a few days. Well worth it. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #20

Just got shot one yesterday and my arm hurts like a MOTHERFARKER! Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #15

'Thanks,' I guess. elleng Apr 2018 #16

I think it is individual thing, if they hit the wrong spot. I will ask others here if they had this Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #17

My doctors say that a shot that hurts radical noodle Apr 2018 #21

You're absolutely correct, noodle! elleng Apr 2018 #22

I will need to get this new shot soon. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2018 #23

Just touching base... Talitha Apr 2018 #24

You're welcome, Talitha, and thanks for the info. elleng Apr 2018 #25

Thanks for the news. procon Apr 2018 #26

Amen. I am one of those truly special people, one of the .001% who gets multiple bouts of catbyte Apr 2018 #27

Oh my GOODNESS! elleng Apr 2018 #30

I had shingles when I was 36 years-old and sixteen weeks post-partum. Laffy Kat Apr 2018 #28

Got my recommended Shingrix booster shot today Talitha Jul 2018 #31

Glad you got it, and it was easier. elleng Jul 2018 #32

I have Kaiser shanti Jul 2018 #34

Just got my first shot of Shingrix shanti Jul 2018 #33

I finally got the booster/2d shot today, EDIT elleng Feb 2019 #35