Shingles Vaccine.
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Not sure about the why of shingles just that It can be pretty nasty. As to the shots, I had both. The first caused me a fair amount of arm pain, but thes econd went fine. It varies by the person. My wife who's health is a little marginal had no problems. APparetly there's no difference between the 2 shots -- the second just reinforces the first.
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As an adult, even a senior, you can still get the chick pox if you've never had them. But you can't get shingles until after you've had the chicken pox.
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Had chicken pox in like the second grade.
Had the single-dose vaccine about 5 years ago and doc said get the new (more protection) 2-shot version. I didn't have any trouble pain wise other than the arm was just a little bit sore.
The 2 shot treatment was scarce last year when I got it. I had to wait for weeks for both shots.
I've had numerous friends that have had shingles.
I assure you, you do not want shingles.
Had the single-dose vaccine about 5 years ago and doc said get the new (more protection) 2-shot version. I didn't have any trouble pain wise other than the arm was just a little bit sore.
The 2 shot treatment was scarce last year when I got it. I had to wait for weeks for both shots.
I've had numerous friends that have had shingles.
I assure you, you do not want shingles.
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Had chicken pox in like the second grade.
Had the single-dose vaccine about 5 years ago and doc said get the new (more protection) 2-shot version. I didn't have any trouble pain wise other than the arm was just a little bit sore.
The 2 shot treatment was scarce last year when I got it. I had to wait for weeks for both shots.
I've had numerous friends that have had shingles.
I assure you, you do not want shingles.
Had the single-dose vaccine about 5 years ago and doc said get the new (more protection) 2-shot version. I didn't have any trouble pain wise other than the arm was just a little bit sore.
The 2 shot treatment was scarce last year when I got it. I had to wait for weeks for both shots.
I've had numerous friends that have had shingles.
I assure you, you do not want shingles.
I'm a big, strong guy with a high tolerance for pain. I've never had a shot of any kind have an impact until getting this vaccine. Within minutes I had pain in my shoulder joint a short distance from the shot. 45 minutes later I was so miserable that I didn't bother returning to work. By the time I got home I had chills, body aches, joint pain, headache, nausea. I was thinking the flu had taken hold of me. My wife told the that my symptoms were typical of those that come with that innoculation. They were bad for 3 days before some Extra Strenth Tylenol knocked them out. I could control shingles on my rib cage with topical anesthetics and calamine. And given a choice of those two I'd take the shingled ribs again.
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If your doctor asks if you want the new shingles vaccine, the answer isn't just "no", it's "Hell No!". Pull your weapon. Fully automatic is preferred. If the doc tries to change your mind, fire warning shots. Lots of them. If the doc is still not convinced, it's open season. Get me on your jury and you'll walk free.
Holy crap, but that vaccine is about the most painful thing I've ever done.
Holy crap, but that vaccine is about the most painful thing I've ever done.
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Hi Kal,
I'm a big, strong guy with a high tolerance for pain. I've never had a shot of any kind have an impact until getting this vaccine. Within minutes I had pain in my shoulder joint a short distance from the shot. 45 minutes later I was so miserable that I didn't bother returning to work. By the time I got home I had chills, body aches, joint pain, headache, nausea. I was thinking the flu had taken hold of me. My wife told the that my symptoms were typical of those that come with that innoculation. They were bad for 3 days before some Extra Strenth Tylenol knocked them out. I could control shingles on my rib cage with topical anesthetics and calamine. And given a choice of those two I'd take the shingled ribs again.
I'm a big, strong guy with a high tolerance for pain. I've never had a shot of any kind have an impact until getting this vaccine. Within minutes I had pain in my shoulder joint a short distance from the shot. 45 minutes later I was so miserable that I didn't bother returning to work. By the time I got home I had chills, body aches, joint pain, headache, nausea. I was thinking the flu had taken hold of me. My wife told the that my symptoms were typical of those that come with that innoculation. They were bad for 3 days before some Extra Strenth Tylenol knocked them out. I could control shingles on my rib cage with topical anesthetics and calamine. And given a choice of those two I'd take the shingled ribs again.
Hope you are well and over it soon!
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