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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI just had a shingles outbreak at 45. My doctor asked me if I've been under any stress
Had to bite my tongue so I didn't go into a political rant, which kinda answers the stress question.
Be safe everyone.
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I just had a shingles outbreak at 45. My doctor asked me if I've been under any stress (Original Post)
NickB79
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True Dough
(24,559 posts)1. Dang! Hope it's tolerable pain.
45 is early. The vaccine is recommended at age 50. And it's not 100% effective, but I got it shortly after I turned 50.
Deep State Witch
(12,253 posts)2. "Other than Living in America in 2025?"
That's my usual response. And I'm so sorry about the shingles. I had them twice before age 50. And I never had chickenpox! I was exposed, but never got them. I guess I got the virus in my system anyway.
Nittersing
(7,642 posts)3. Well that sucks!!
I hope it's as manageable as possible.
Johonny
(24,775 posts)4. The anti-virals really helped me