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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Walleye

(40,696 posts) Thu Apr 7, 2022, 05:43 PM Apr 2022

Well damn. I got shingles. Anybody got any helpful suggestions? [View all]

I went to the doctor just for a regular check up and when she looked at my back, she said, does this rash itch back here? And I said, well a little bit, it’s in a spot I can’t see or reach. She said it’s shingles and it’s pretty well healed over so she didn’t prescribe me anything. For some reason I didn’t expect it.I was putting off the shot because Medicare doesn’t pay for it. So far it’s not too bad if she hadn’t pointed it out I would’ve gone on ignoring it. Anybody here had it?

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Well damn. I got shingles. Anybody got any helpful suggestions? [View all] Walleye Apr 2022 OP

Medicare paid for mine totally, no deductible. redstatebluegirl Apr 2022 #1

I gotta figure this out, they told me at the pharmacy Medicare didn't pay Walleye Apr 2022 #3

I got mine at Walgreens. redstatebluegirl Apr 2022 #4

I think Medicare Part D drug plans cover it, as do Medicare Advantage plans that Hoyt Apr 2022 #7

That sounds right, thanks.Guess I gotta pay, I canceled my Medicare advantage didn't like it Walleye Apr 2022 #10

My supplemental no pay. Husbands will pay. LakeArenal Apr 2022 #23

Aha. Well I'm convinced even if I do have to pay. I don't need any more disabilities Walleye Apr 2022 #24

$249 at Walgreens LakeArenal Apr 2022 #25

Whoa! I think it is slightly less than that at the giant supermarket pharmacy. Walleye Apr 2022 #26

Remember the movie: Death Becomes Her? LakeArenal Apr 2022 #29

My doc told me Medicare pays only if you get it at a pharmacy Freddie Apr 2022 #9

I only got 1 shot of I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2022 #22

Part 2 of the Shingrix zeusdogmom Apr 2022 #32

Some here have had it BAD; good yours isn't bad. elleng Apr 2022 #2

Do I need to wait any period of time to get the shot after this clears up? Walleye Apr 2022 #5

Dunno; ask doc + pharmacist. elleng Apr 2022 #12

I go to a small local Independent drug store. multigraincracker Apr 2022 #27

Wow thanks. Guess I'm lucky mine is on my back Walleye Apr 2022 #28

For sure. Shingles in the eye sucks big time. zeusdogmom Apr 2022 #33

Wow. Glad you are OK Walleye Apr 2022 #34

Holy 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 electric_blue68 May 2022 #36

Do you have part D prescription coverage? redstatebluegirl Apr 2022 #6

Think you are right. Hoyt Apr 2022 #8

I just saw that my state has a website for helping with prescription prices. I will look that up Walleye Apr 2022 #11

Some in my area, Michigan, got the shot at the health department in our county. Free. Srkdqltr Apr 2022 #13

That's a good idea I'll look into that thanks Walleye Apr 2022 #15

One day decades ago Olde GrandMammy Achilleaze wagged... Achilleaze Apr 2022 #14

I know. I remember when I was a little girl, my grandfather had it. He got real grumpy Walleye Apr 2022 #16

First shot I got and it was covered. Historic NY Apr 2022 #17

Antivirals effective started within 72 hours of first (earliest) symptoms. Beyond that, no point in hlthe2b Apr 2022 #18

Thanks. Mine was too far along for medication according to my doctor Walleye Apr 2022 #20

Got both shots sdfernando Apr 2022 #19

Thanks. I will get the shots one way or the other. Walleye Apr 2022 #21

I was offered the vaccine during a checkup for hernia surgery. louis-t Apr 2022 #30

Thanks for the tip. I don't think I need any medicine yet Walleye Apr 2022 #31

Maybe Warpy Apr 2022 #35

I've had shingles 3 times pacheen Sep 2022 #37