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Originally Posted by rubicon
I had a case of the shingles back in 2003. Mine ran up my right arm and around my back. The pain last for 5-6 weeks and the scarring for 6 months.
I am told that even if you get a shingles vaacine it doesn't guarantee that you won't come down with shingles.
Sorry to hear that you folks have to experience ths malady.
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We were told by our pharmacist ( a personal friend) when we got the vaccine that it doesn't keep you from getting the disease, but it does significantly reduce the severity of the symptoms and aids in recovery. My doctor advises all of his patients over 60 to get it, even though he doesn't give the shots himself (have to go to a pharmacy).