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Caused by the virus that afflicts some with the chickenpox, shingles can become very serious if left untreated. This group provides information on the illness, as well as coping tips and support.

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Early Signs of Shingles

Chances are you had chicken pox as a kid. In fact, your parents may have even purposefully exposed you to the virus to get the... Read More ▶
Nerve Damage after a Shingles Outbreak

If you 've ever had chickenpox you may know your chances of developing shingles increases as you age. But did you know that anywhere from... Read More ▶
Can Acupuncture Help With Postherpetic Neuralgia?

The pain of postherpetic neuralgia is some of the worst pains a person can experience. Many drugs are used to relieve postherpetic neuralgia pain, including... Read More ▶
Nerve Pain in Older People: Is Shingles to Blame?

Neuralgia, or nerve pain, is considered any pain that follows the path of a specific nerve. It can cause sharp, burning pain, usually lasting only... Read More ▶
How to Treat Shingles Naturally

Shingles is a very painful disease that affects mainly the elderly. It is caused by the reactivation of the chicken pox virus, varicella zoster. Read More ▶
What Does Shingles Look Like?

Shingles is caused by a reactivation of the chickenpox virus, varicella zoster. Up to half of people over age 80 who have had chickenpox can... Read More ▶
Can Children Get Shingles?

Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus reactivating. The chickenpox virus lies dormant in the spinal nerves after the outbreak clears up. For reasons unknown,... Read More ▶

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E.M. Wollof
Q and A on who should get the shingles vaccine:
http://www.goerie.com/article/20120104/L…
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John
The vaccine or the party? Which side do you fall on?:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424…
11/22
- Bri Luginbill said:
  I would say the vaccine. I haven't had in bad luck *knock on wood* with vaccines as of yet. What's your take on it?1/31
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E.M. Wollof
An interesting article packed with information on the onset of shingles and some possible catalysts:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/3305b45a-100c-…
11/21
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Laura Hogg
A new medicine for Restless Legs Syndrome might help with shingles pain:
http://www.medcitynews.com/2011/08/gsk-r…8/29
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HelloLife
Did you know that shingles can be relatively mild, so that you might not recognize it? Know what actions to take!
http://health.usnews.com/health-conditio…7/5
- Laura Hogg said:
  Good info! I wish they had mentioned some natural treatments as well, though...8/29

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How to Treat Shingles Naturally

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