Shingles Vaccine?
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01/12/20 08:11 PM
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SGT. C
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My wife is dealing with shingles and it's no joke. I've had the chicken pox when I was 21( bad case). So, I'm likely to get them. My question is? Who has had the vaccine for shingles and did you have any side effects. Also, what do you believe the side effects, if any will occur down the road? I don't care to pump drugs in my body. I take as little of anything when sick or in pain. Thanks, Sarge
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Re: Shingles Vaccine?
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01/12/20 08:16 PM
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danny clifton
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shingles wont kill you. mighty painful for a few days though. doc told me im not likely to get them again but a few people have repeat episodes
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Shingles Vaccine?
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I had the first one in November when I got my flu shot. I need to go back for the 2nd injection before the end of March. The nurse told me not to get the injection in my “dominant “ arm because it is usually sore for a few days, she was right. The next day it felt like I banged it on the corner of a kitchen cabinet. But no side effects for me. I’m 58 and had chicken pox when I was about 8. Get the shot, I’ve seen a few guys with shingles and it wasn’t pretty.
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Re: Shingles Vaccine?
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01/12/20 08:21 PM
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Got shingles in my eye last year. Also covered my face from my cheek to the top of my head. Saw the eye doctor every other day for a week and a half. There was a risk of loosing my eyesight but it ended well. I missed 2 weeks of work and spent three of those days sitting in the same lazy-boy chair barely able to get up to go to the bathroom. Shingles is no joke. I'm 50 next year and will qualify for the vaccine. I'm getting it for sure. Can't help with side effects since I haven't had it yet but I'll take whatever the side effects are over getting the real thing again.
-Ryan
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Re: Shingles Vaccine?
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01/12/20 08:39 PM
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I got the old version of the shot when the DR suggested it when I turned 60. Zero side effects. That was the only vaccine available then. The new stuff is supposed to be better.
I have seen the suffering caused by Shingles and do not wish it on anyone. It was a no brainer for me to get the shot.
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Re: Shingles Vaccine?
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bleeohio
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I had shingles this past June. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I have quite a bit of scaring on my leg from it and dead nerves. Unfortunately, I can't get the vaccine shots right now but my brother got his. He had a low grade fever and under the weather for a couple of days but other than that, fine. I'm not a big fan of shots for everything but I'll tell anyone who will listen to get the shingles shots. Good luck
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Re: Shingles Vaccine?
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I have had the shots with zero side affects. My sister had shingles nearly three years ago, and still suffers from nerve damage in her scalp, forehead and eye. I have known several people that had shingles threatening their eyesight.
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Re: Shingles Vaccine?
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My mother said having the shingles was like giving birth for 3 solid weeks. Horrible for her.
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Re: Shingles Vaccine?
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01/13/20 01:59 AM
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I'm due for my second shot. A little soreness with shot number 1.
When things are Grim, become the Grim Reaper! Fred Moyer
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