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The short answer is yes. Shingles are brought on by the chicken pox virus (Herpes Zoster), which lodge in the nerve bundles of the spine after a person has the pox. Shingles are brought on in adults by conditions in the body that are still being studied, but stress is thought to be a primary catalyst.
Once a person experiences shingles, which are very painful, I'm sure they hope they will never get another attack, but it is possible. Some people also report that they have continued nerve sensitivity (neuropathy) for up to a year (or more) after recovering from shingles.
Yes you can. The cases can vary in severity. If you are over 50 you may be able to get the shingles vaccine, which can cut the chances of recurrence..
What else can I help you with?
Can you transmit chickenpox to someone else when you have been in contact with someone with chickenpox?
You can only transmit chickenpox to someone if you have the chickenpox yourself.Once you had chicken pox you can not get it again-that is what is believed by doctors and scientists. You should be vaccinated for it because if you were not and did not have it when you were young you can get it when you are elderly but it is worse and called "shingles."
What if the chickenpox last for more than a week?
The chickenpox rash typically lasts for 7-10 days. It would not be at all unusual for chickenpox to last more than a week. If you believe you are having an unusual course of chickenpox, you should contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Is it smart to intentionally infect your child with chickenpox?
If you want to get your child immunity to chickenpox, the use of chickenpox vaccine is a more controlled approach that has a lower side effect profile than natural chickenpox infection.
How serious is chickenpox in adults?
Adults, however, are much more likely than children to suffer dangerous complications. More than half of all chickenpox deaths occur among adults.
Can chickenpox last for more than a year?
No, chickenpox will not last for more than a year. If you feel you have had this type of rash for a year, you must see your health care provider to rule out other causes.
Who is most at risk for chickenpox causing death?
The threat is greatest to newborns, who are more at risk of death from chickenpox than any other group.
At what age do you usually get chickenpox?
Most people get chickenpox when they are young, which is good. Although children can pull through chicken pox easily, if not uncomfortably, it is much more devastating to adults. Plus, once you have it as a kid, the cells go into remission in your body, your B cells produce antibodies for chickenpox, and there's a extremely high chance that you will never get chickenpox again. But you can get it at any age.
Are you going to have chickenpox if someone in your house has it?
if you have already had them than you wont get them but, if you hadn't than more than likely you will get em.
Why would a vaccine against polio not protect against chickenpox?
A vaccine for polio is specifically for polio and not for chickenpox. No more than trying to say that a hamburger is a salad.
Is adult chickenpox worse than childhood chickenpox?
yes. it has a higher percentage of death than a kid would.yep
Should you take acyclovir while caring for a chickenpox patient?
If you are at risk for chickenpox, it makes more sense to get a chickenpox vaccine rather than taking acyclovir when caring for a chickenpox patient. Talk with your healthcare provider to be sure that taking antivirals is your best option given your particular medical history.
If you had chickenpox before can you get them again?
Any outbreak of chickenpox creates immunity in a healthy person. A severe outbreak doesn't make a person more immune than a mild outbreak.
