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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

highplainsdem

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11. I'm so sorry to hear this. Hope you're better soon. My mom

Reply to murielm99 (Original post)

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 08:43 AM

Yesterday

recovered quickly from shingles decades ago, and I posted about that in the Lounge last October.

See reply 91 and the few additional messages in that subthread:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10182239951#post91

As I said there, people should check with both their doctor and pharmacist before taking supplements, so they can avoid interactions with whatever meds they're on.

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I have shingles. [View all] murielm99 Yesterday OP

I'm so sorry, hope you heal quickly 🙂 questionseverything Yesterday #1

Sending a healing hug 🫂 your way. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #2

My heart goes out to you, I remember that pain. It truly is awful. Heal soon. SheilaAnn Yesterday #3

Oh no. I'm so sorry. AllyCat Yesterday #4

Muriel, I found this soothing with my marybourg Yesterday #5

Shingles really, really suck. I got lucky... Earthrise Yesterday #6

Ask your doctor if Gabapentin would be a good option for the pain. It probably would work mucifer Yesterday #7

I have been unable to tolerate gabapentin, unfortunately. Silver Gaia Yesterday #9

That sucks. Yeah, there are other ones that can work. I know Amitryptaline is one. Best wishes to you! mucifer Yesterday #12

I am so sorry. Silver Gaia Yesterday #8

Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions. murielm99 Yesterday #10

I'm so sorry to hear this. Hope you're better soon. My mom highplainsdem Yesterday #11

I'm so sorry, Muriel. You have gone through brer cat Yesterday #13

I am sorry to hear this. LoisB Yesterday #14

This post should serve as a PSA to get your Shingrex vaccine Danascot Yesterday #15

I had those several years ago. murielm99 Yesterday #16