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The Shingles Story: Signs, Symptoms, and Support

“Don’t think shingles can happen to you? Hmmph, neither did I. Shingles came out of nowhere and took me completely by surprise.”

— Racquel Dozier, Shingles Patient Leader

Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?

For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the...

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What Is Shingles?

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...

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7 Myths About Shingles

Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...

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MS and Shingles

Shingles is a condition that causes painful blisters to develop on one side of the face or body. It affects about 1...

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My Shingles Surprise

Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It...

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The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles

The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune...

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Understanding Vaccine Recommendations and Multiple Sclerosis

Vaccines teach the immune system to protect the body from infection. Because illness can worsen the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), preventing...

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Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System

Patient Leader Jacqueline Harmon shared her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious health conditions. By now, I assume nearly everyone...

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Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real Pain

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop...

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What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes...

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