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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 Health 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...

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 weakens your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...

Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real Pain

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Up to 18 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can...

What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles

I recently went through a rough few weeks with a bout of shingles. You know the one they tell us we should all get the vaccination for? I didn’t listen.

Community Shares: My Shingles Surprise

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

Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System

By now, I assume nearly everyone with a TV has seen those commercials with the tagline "SHINGLES CAN BE WHAT?!" I certainly have...