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1. Shingles can be really bad. The nerve pain can last years. nt

Thu Mar 2, 2023, 06:28 PM

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Sen. Feinstein undergoing treatment for shingles. [View all] RandySF Mar 2023 OP

Shingles can be really bad. The nerve pain can last years. nt leftyladyfrommo Mar 2023 #1

Thank you for the update. N/T lapucelle Mar 2023 #2

Horribly painful. I hope she finds comfort. nature-lover Mar 2023 #3

Miserable! Why doesn't Trump get Shingles. Raven Mar 2023 #4

Shingles really sucks Jerry2144 Mar 2023 #5

I had a mild case on my face and neck before I turned 50, too! slightlv Mar 2023 #14

Poor dear. Shingles is so painful. blm Mar 2023 #6

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. SYFROYH Mar 2023 #7

Ouch! blueinredohio Mar 2023 #8

I've had the vaccine on board for years now. maxsolomon Mar 2023 #9

I am Rebl2 Mar 2023 #10

I didn't want to say that, but I am curious about it. maxsolomon Mar 2023 #12

That's what Rebl2 Mar 2023 #19

No - the old one was only around 50%, but the newer one (Shingrix) is bullwinkle428 Mar 2023 #25

Yeah, Shingrix shot 2 was rough. maxsolomon Mar 2023 #28

Its awful. Especially for an older person. milestogo Mar 2023 #13

Treatment? There isn't any. mobeau69 Mar 2023 #16

Had them several years ago. It's constant pain. mobeau69 Mar 2023 #24

That does it, I am getting the shingles vaccine. Emile Mar 2023 #20

Healing vibes on the way! 💓💓💓 SheltieLover Mar 2023 #21

My mom had them Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2023 #26

Worst pain I've ever had. nolabear Mar 2023 #27

Oh, I hear that is very painful Bettie Mar 2023 #30