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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 United States will be affected by this common...

Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles

We asked our community of patient leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that...

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 United States. Its telltale sign is a painful,...

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 getting it. Here are 7 common myths about...

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 out of every 3 people in the United...

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

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 system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...

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 infection is key to managing MS. Many people...

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 with a TV has seen those commercials with...

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 PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can last...

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 her experience of having shingles while living with...