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Things That Help Your Shingles
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Recently stopped meds(2 weeks ago), starting to get "things", ie:(shingles, thrush, etc.)I recently stopped meds due to, too many side effects. However, I am scared now because of the fact that I have had a breakout of shingles(w/ great dibilitating pain), on my left buttocks. I have had shingles at least 11 x's during my 20 yrs...
Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.
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Dear Dave in Rochester, In general, I wouldn't necessarily tie the discontinuation of your HIV medications with the onset of shingles-- not an absolute, but it be less usual.On the other hand, discontinuation of your preventive acyclovir can...
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HIV Obsession: Shingles & HPVHello Dr. Bob-I am currently having an episode of extreme paranoia that I contracted HIV in my... Read more »Shingles and New MedicationHey, I'm a male, 25 years old, lead a healthy lifestyle, etc. I was diagnosed today with... Read more »
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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)What Is Shingles? Shingles and HIV How Is It Transmitted? How Is Shingles Treated? Can Shingles Be Prevented? The Bottom Line What Is Shingles? Shingles is a very painful disease caused by the same herpes virus that causes chicken pox... Read more »
25 Things You Need to Do if You Have HIVTable of Contents Introduction 25 Things You Need to Do if You Have HIV If you have HIV, start care as soon as possible witha health care provider or medical group that has HIV experience. With your HIV provider's help, decide when to... Read more »
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Dennis Haysbert: Actor, ActivistDennis Haysbert In his own life, Dennis Haysbert is a stalwart disciple of the self-help bibles How to Visualize What You Want and The Power of Positive Thinking. They have allowed him to imagine himself right where he has wanted to be: on... Read more »
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Shingles
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I am currently suffering from shingles 2 weeks after unprotected vaginal sex (i am male) with someone whos hiv status i do not know. The symptoms begain 1 and a half weeks after the possible exposure. I am very concerned - how concerned should i be?Read more » shingles?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
can you get shingles in roof of mouth? I had a big like blisteron the roof of my mouth but it was like a water blister like when you get burned and then I popped and it hurts like crazy! Then I broke out with genital herpes I got this years ago and...
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My sister is HIV+ and has shingles
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
I was just wondering if anyone had experience with HIV and shingles. She's been fighting the shingles now for about 5 months and they'll just start to go away and then come back again. She was very thin for a while, but looked really good and had...
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Shingles_ARS_HIV-
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I had shingles about a month after a sexual experience. I also had other ars symptoms along with really dark urine. I have tested 3 times for Hep and Hiv- 1 month 6.5 weeks and 9 weeks- all negaitive. My Doc seems sure I have nothing to worry...
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