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Our weakened immune systems are more susceptible to infections and viruses such as shingles.
I put asper cream on the shingles to numb the pain. The shingles are gone now but there is an occasional itch.
When Shingrix first came out I did stop the methotrexate for 3 months in order to get the vaccination. And it cost $400. Now Medicare covers it. We’re pretty venerable to getting shingles tho, so it was worth it for me. Fortunately I didn’t have any problems with the chemotherapy vacation.
I had shingles last fall. Luckily I had a "mild" case in that it was on my stomach. Even 9 months later I get occasional zaps of pain in that area. I had put off getting the vaccine because I would need to stop my benlysta injections for 2 weeks per my rheumatologist.
Yes, there appears to be a connection between lupus and shingles (herpes zoster virus). The herpes zoster virus has been identified as one of the viruses that can trigger genetic changes in some people with lupus, potentially contributing to the development or progression of the condition. It's important to note that having Show Full Answer
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