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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Earthrise

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6. Shingles really, really suck. I got lucky...

Reply to murielm99 (Original post)

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 07:14 AM

Mar 11

I rushed to the doctor the morning the first 2.4 popped up and got an anti-viral (?) injection that stopped anymore from emerging. I was told that the injection has to be given in the first 24’ish hours after the first shingle emerges. It worked in that I didn’t get any additional shingles. I stayed in bed for a few days with the original 2.4 shingles anyway.

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I have shingles. [View all] murielm99 Mar 11 OP

I'm so sorry, hope you heal quickly 🙂 questionseverything Mar 11 #1

Sending a healing hug 🫂 your way. mwmisses4289 Mar 11 #2

My heart goes out to you, I remember that pain. It truly is awful. Heal soon. SheilaAnn Mar 11 #3

Oh no. I'm so sorry. AllyCat Mar 11 #4

Muriel, I found this soothing with my marybourg Mar 11 #5

Shingles really, really suck. I got lucky... Earthrise Mar 11 #6

Ask your doctor if Gabapentin would be a good option for the pain. It probably would work mucifer Mar 11 #7

I have been unable to tolerate gabapentin, unfortunately. Silver Gaia Mar 11 #9

That sucks. Yeah, there are other ones that can work. I know Amitryptaline is one. Best wishes to you! mucifer Mar 11 #12

I am so sorry. Silver Gaia Mar 11 #8

Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions. murielm99 Mar 11 #10

I'm so sorry to hear this. Hope you're better soon. My mom highplainsdem Mar 11 #11

I'm so sorry, Muriel. You have gone through brer cat Mar 11 #13

I am sorry to hear this. LoisB Mar 11 #14

This post should serve as a PSA to get your Shingrex vaccine Danascot Mar 11 #15

I had those several years ago. murielm99 Mar 11 #16