Vitamin E And Shingles

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What ways can I spread shingles virus

I've recently got Shingles and on day 4 I had two doctors confirm it was shingles. Neither one prescribed meds because it is best to take them during the first 48 hours. So I've been taking Vitamin C,B,E and L-Lysine and etc. My question...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

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Anemia, Fatigue & Shingles

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shingles

Posted by LLsexyLL, 2 Replies

Does anyone know how to prevent getting shingles the second time. I had them Dec 2010 . Now my face has healed but I was told I can get them again.
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Some Questions

Posted by adams1, 2 Replies

Hello. I am 24, and I live in California. Here is what is going on right now. In 2007, I began being sexually active. I was not always safe. I slept around a lot, but eventually stopped doing so. I had my first HIV test in Sept. 2007, and it was... Read more »

some one please help

Posted by chrisbadmushroom, 5 Replies

Ok its like this about 18 months ago i got real sick (could not get out of bed sick) I even had to sell my business. I had sever fatigue, oral thrush, new moles and freckles, lost about 10 lbs, night sweats,fungal rash, periodontal cavities, white... Read more »

Puzzled

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Would PN at 11 weeks after infection be fairly inconsistant? What I am experiencing started a few days ago and began with tingling feet and arms (not hands). All limbs had pins and needles later that night, at the same time.
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