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Reading Whistler's posts.
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| Author: | blackhawksfan [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | What causes shingles? |
I know it's related to the chickenpox virus, but how do you randomly get it in your 60's? My mom texted me yesterday and said it was painful and could last up to a year. Anyone get them? |
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| Author: | Cashman [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
It is a side effect of the covid vaccine. |
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| Author: | Caller Bob [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
gay sex |
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| Author: | SpiralStairs [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
Stress is a factor. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
A dislike for clay and adobe roofs. |
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| Author: | shirtless driver [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
blackhawksfan wrote: I know it's related to the chickenpox virus, but how do you randomly get it in your 60's? My mom texted me yesterday and said it was painful and could last up to a year. Anyone get them? My guess that it is like any virus....you can get it anywhere anytime. Imagine a rash that doesn't itch so much as it causes terrible pain. I got shingles about 20 years ago and they hit me in an area that is very important to a man. It was miserable, and I hope your mother gets well soon. It sucks. |
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| Author: | K Effective [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
The old guy who lived at the corner of our farm for many years got it late in his life, his neck/shoulder area was so sensitive, he could not bear to wear a shirt. Even the breeze from a fan blowing across the area hurt. His went on for a long time, seems like years, and treatment was slow, if not ineffective. I wonder how we have a vaccine for shingles, which I do plan to get. If it stems from chicken pox, which I already had, how does a vaccine work against something you already were exposed to? |
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| Author: | Hussra [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
blackhawksfan wrote: I know it's related to the chickenpox virus, but how do you randomly get it in your 60's? My mom texted me yesterday and said it was painful and could last up to a year. Anyone get them? drugs and alcohol, probably your mom do a lot of yay chased with whiskey in her relative youth and now she's paying for it |
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| Author: | Juiced [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
The need to repel water from entering your house. |
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| Author: | This Ends in Antioch [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
Short answer is that for most who’ve had chickenpox, the virus remains in your nervous system forever. Some trigger comes along that reactivates it, and that could be anything. Ironically, I had a very mild case around March 2020. I’m in my mid-30s and otherwise healthy; I always thought shingles was an old person’s disease, so was a bit confused. After doing some research, I convinced myself I either had cancer or a bunch of internalized stress. Then a friend also got it; similar age, similar circumstances. My completely unscientific opinion became that it was somehow related to an otherwise asymptotic COVID infection. |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
This Ends in Antioch wrote: Short answer is that for most who’ve had chickenpox, the virus remains in your nervous system forever. Some trigger comes along that reactivates it, and that could be anything. Ironically, I had a very mild case around March 2020. I’m in my mid-30s and otherwise healthy; I always thought shingles was an old person’s disease, so was a bit confused. After doing some research, I convinced myself I either had cancer or a bunch of internalized stress. Then a friend also got it; similar age, similar circumstances. Oddly I got it at roughly the same age. Fortunately it was mild for me as well. I was set to start a trial two days later and I called opposing counsel and the idea of catching it had him stopping by the judge's chambers the next day to get a continuance. |
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| Author: | K Effective [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
Regular Reader wrote: I was set to start a trial two days later and I called opposing counsel and the idea of catching it had him stopping by the judge's chambers the next day to get a continuance. what were the charges against you that time? |
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| Author: | Harvard Dan [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
Reading Whistler's posts. |
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| Author: | GoldenJet [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
I had it, fairly mild, but on my face, back in my 30s. All good since. I think I even had a bout of gout back then too. |
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 2:09 pm ] |
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Harvard Dan wrote: Reading Whistler's posts.
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:23 pm ] |
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Hawg Ass wrote: Harvard Dan wrote: Reading Whistler's posts. +
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| Author: | Heisenberg [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
I’m in my 50s, and wasn’t going to bother getting vaxed until two of my friends’ wives got it. Painful, lasting over a month. It’s a two-shot vaccination you can get at any Walgreens w/o appointment. Most insurance now covers it. I had a painful and sore reaction in my shoulder for about 5 days after the second shot. |
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| Author: | Chet Coppock's Fur Coat [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
Cashman wrote: It is a side effect of the covid vaccine. A friend of mine who is in his late 60 and immunocompromised had the third COVID shot when it was authorized, and picked up shingles a few days later. |
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| Author: | blackhawksfan [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 4:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
Chet Coppock's Fur Coat wrote: Cashman wrote: It is a side effect of the covid vaccine. A friend of mine who is in his late 60 and immunocompromised had the third COVID shot when it was authorized, and picked up shingles a few days later. Is he happy he got that shot now? |
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| Author: | Peoria Matt [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
I had it about 5 years ago. Was given the wrong medication initially and I ended up in the ER and then intensive care for a night. ER Doc said it was the worst case he had seen. Pain was unbelievable. Hope your Mom is ok. |
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| Author: | Sneakers O'Toole [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 5:28 pm ] |
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Chet Coppock's Fur Coat wrote: Cashman wrote: It is a side effect of the covid vaccine. A friend of mine who is in his late 60 and immunocompromised had the third COVID shot when it was authorized, and picked up shingles a few days later. Wife got first Pfizer shot last week, confirmed shingles today. |
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| Author: | a retard [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:14 pm ] |
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I also am told it can be brutal. I plan on getting vaxxed at my annual in early October. |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Sat Sep 04, 2021 4:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
You get it if you’re a roofer |
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| Author: | Rod [ Sat Sep 04, 2021 8:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
Here's my understanding. Chickenpox and shingles are both caused by the same virus, varicella-zoster. When you first contract the virus it manifests as chickenpox. Now you have the virus in you and it can later manifest as shingles. |
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| Author: | The Division [ Sun Sep 05, 2021 12:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
I had it probably 10 years ago or so. On my right side by my ear/jawline. Mild case but painful enough that I couldn't sleep at night and it bothered the crap out of me during the day. I got it when I was out of town for work and it was a pretty stressful time so I am sure that the stress was the main cause. Got steroids to take care of it and was essentially gone after 24 hours. A friend got it on his back and it ended up causing nerve damage. Took about 6 months to for him to get back to normal. Much worse case than mine. |
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| Author: | The Division [ Sun Sep 05, 2021 12:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What causes shingles? |
Bagels wrote: You get it if you’re a roofer
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