DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has ...

A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has never had, nor been exposed to, ...

A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has never had, nor been exposed to, chicken pox. I was tested in 2022 for varicella-zoster virus ...

Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

It appears on one side of the body only – if there is a widespread rash that appears on both sides of the body then it is unlikely to be shingles. In rare cases, some people may experience pain with ...

Will the neuropathy ever go away? -- K.B. ANSWER: Your mother unfortunately developed a complication of shingles called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). The pain varies from annoying to excruciating ...

K.B. Dear K.B.: Your mother unfortunately developed a complication of shingles called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). The pain varies from annoying to excruciating, and itching can sometimes be ...

Anyone can access the link you share with no account required ... developed a complication of shingles called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). The pain varies from annoying to excruciating, and ...

Will the neuropathy ever go away? – K.B. A: Your mother unfortunately developed a complication of shingles called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). The pain varies from annoying to excruciating ...

For a few days, she pushed the pain aside. But when it didn't fade, she went to urgent care. Doctors there found no obvious cause of the pain. Two days later, the pain went away — but a week ...