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An episode of shingles usually heals on its own within a few weeks, but prompt treatment can ease pain, speed healing and reduce your risk of complications. Your doctor may take a three-pronged approach to your treatment which is described at the MayoClinic website.
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Ask anyone who's had shingles and they'll tell you: a flare up is no fun. The rash hurts and can cause major pain and discomfort months after the initial outbreak. And anyone who has had chicken pox or the chicken pox vaccine is at risk. Watch this video to see how you can protect yourself from the virus with the shingles vaccine. 5 stars | 2:25
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ClinicalTrials.gov is an easy-to-use Web site that provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical trials, including more than 20 open studies on shingles.
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This interactive tutorial on shingles is from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. It covers the causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment.
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A discussion and support group for those suffering from or interested in shingles and/or post-herpetic neuralgia. (Shingles is also known as varicella zoster or herpes zoster.) The goal of this support group is to provide information and support to help one another cope with these painful and debilitating illnesses. 473 members.
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