Shingles is a herpetic infection of the skin that usually affects a specific dermatome (nerve root). It is described by some patients as very painful and by others as very itchy - that is because both the pain and itch sensations run in the same nerve root.
Yes, you can ask. It might be sore to sit for awhile.
Shingles can hit any part of your body. When shingles are in the lungs, the body rises to the defense by sending fluid, most notably mucus, just as it does when you've contracted a virus or a bacteria. It takes longer to heal and there is a period of dryness after the shingles leave, just as the process for a cold sore. It's the same thing, only on the inside.
Among other things, it could be shingles (which might be contagious).
Yes, sore eyes and an achy body can be side effects of the shingles vaccine. Common reactions include pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, and muscle aches. These symptoms are typically mild and resolve within a few days. If symptoms persist or worsen, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional.
Weak digestion, chronic pain, shingles, heart disease , sore throats, headaches, high cholesterol levels, poor circulation, and toothache.
No. Shingles is not contagious, but someone with shingles can give chicken pox or varicella to someone who has not had chicken pox before.
Shingles
No. You only get shingles's if you have had chickenpox. No chickenpox no shingles's.
Shingles vaccine protects you from the shingles for few years only.
You could get the vaccine if you already had shingles; but it may not help you from recurrence of zoster, which by the way is less than 5%. If it does recur, the vaccine may help you.
Yes, it is generally safe to kiss someone who had shingles three years ago, as shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which typically does not pose a risk after the lesions have healed. Since shingles is not contagious in the same way as the flu or a cold sore, the primary concern is if the person has active lesions. If they are fully healed and the person is no longer experiencing symptoms, kissing should pose no risk. However, it’s always best to ensure both parties are comfortable and healthy before engaging in close contact.
You could have a sun burn, Shingles, Chicken Pox, a burn from hot water, an acid burn, an allergy, an abrasion, or an irritation. You need to go to your doctors to see what he/she thinks.