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Shingles (infection)

Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral disease caused by a virus similar to that which causes chicken pox. Persons affected by the disease experience painful skin rash with blisters that occur along a particular nerve path.

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How many bundles of shingles on a pallet?

They are measured in sq feet & if you think on that, its the right way to sell them, because figuring how many rows would be a lot more time consuming & variable that calculating the sq ft of a roof.

At the lumber yard or the Depot they sell it by the bundle, 4 Bundles to a square & a square does 144 sq feet, so looks like 36 sq feet to the bundle. ( square as in enough to cover a 12X12 square area)

Is it always best to remove old roof shingles before new roof?

If the shingles are buckled they need to be removed before applying new ones. If they are in fair shape, then keep the old shingles on if there is only one layer.

Can your rabbit catch shingles?

No, rabbits can't catch shingles (herpes zoster). However, there are many things that can cause skin problems and fur loss in rabbits (like parasites, fungus, bacteria, chronic wetness, fighting). See the link below for detailed information.

How many squarw feet in a bundle of shingles?

Either 25 sq ft if is is a 4 bundle per square shingle or 33.3 sq ft if it is 3 bundle per square shingle. A square is equal to 100 sq ft.

Do shingles appear on legs and ankles with swelling?

shingles can appear on the legs and ankles along with swelling. Shingles can show up anywhere on the body and may be limited to one side.

What are herbal medicines that could cure shingles?

It is best cured by a homeopathic nosode for the proper virus which may be either Zoster or the measles virus. I have seen shingles caused by measles virus, and I have seen both viruses cured permanently by nosodes.

Can shingles be passed if you are caring for someone with shingles?

yes shingles virus can be passed to other. Chicken pox and shingle bears the same virus. And person taking care of shingle patient can get chicken pox and even people around the shingles person can have much chances of having chickenpox

Can shingles stay in your system indefinitely?

I'm not a doctor. I have shingles and I have had it for two (2) years. I also as the patient don't see any signs of it going away any time soon.

Can Herbalife products give you a rash?

Yes! There are ingredients that can give you a rash around the neck & forehead if you use a lot and constantly.

Does the pain after shingles last long?

how long does pain of shingles last even after rash has been gone for several weeks

Are shingles caused by people not having childhood chickenpox?

According to my grandfather, if you have chickenpox, or have had chickenpox as a child, then you are prone to having shingles. If you are above the ago of 40 or 50, you have a good chance o getting it too. There are many other reasons to get shingles, I don't know them all.

Submitted by: Rachel, age 11, Michigan

Where can one find a guide on installing architectural shingles?

Guides on installing architectural shingles can be found from many different resources. Some online resources for installing architectural shingles include Youtube and Owenscorning.

Is jessica mayer's cure for shingles worthwhile?

Mountain laurel is a natural remedy for shingle. I saw the article on Awakening Blog. Google it. Free , grows everywhere :)

What drugs cause shingles?

Shingles are caused by one of the herpes viruses. They tend to appear when we are under stress. Most drugs can stress us, depending on the circumstances, but none of them cause shingles.

What specialist treats shingles?

Primary care doctors treat the vast majority of shingles cases and can probably do everything you need.

A neurologist can do nerve testing if there is some doubt about the diagnosis but cannot offer any treatments that your primary care doctor cannot also give.

A pain specialist can offer more technical treatments, such as nerve blocks, if the pain is severe, chronic and not responding to medications.

Have there been any reports of delayed shingles vaccination side effects?

Shingles is an illness resulting from the same virus that causes Chicken Pox. Serious reaction to this vaccination are extremely rare. Most, if they happen, are very mild, and consist of redness and itching at the site of innoculation.

Can docosanol be used on shingles?

My son has used it on his shingles and has had very good results.

How many bundles of shingles for 6525 square feet?

For 644 square, a square is 100 square feet. 3 bundles to a square so 3x644=1,932 bundles. I imagine your question is how many bundles for 644 square feet. That's 20 bundles plus 2 for the starter course and the cap so 22 total.

Is it possible to get chickenpox from some one who has shingles when you have only had shingles at a young age and not chickenpox?

First, you can't get shingles at any age unless you have previously had chickenpox. Although your chickenpox illness may have been so mild that you didn't notice, a diagnosis of shingles is proof that you had chickenpox.

Second, only those who have never had chickenpox can get chickenpox from shingles.

Third, shingles is only contagious through direct contact with wet lesions, and is not likely to be spread through casual contact.

Can NuvaRing cause shingles?

NuvaRing can't cause shingles. Shingles are caused by a reactivation of the chicken pox virus you caught earlier in your life.

Can shingles appear on your inner thighs?

Yes, I was diagnosed with shingles that appeared on my inner thigh.