Suggest Treatment For Shingles, Pain In Arms And Legs

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2015

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Mon, 27 Jul 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have had the shingles shot over a year ago, but am getting suggestions of shingles as a possible cause for pain in my arms and legs. Is it possible to still get shingles even if you have had the shot?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is still possible!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this pain that you have reported. Shingles vaccine is only able to protect at most 70percent of all vaccinated persons against developing shingles. This means that you could still have shingles even after vaccination. Talk to your doctor and get this area examined for possible signs of shingles infection and proper management. Shingles cannot be ruled out solely on the history of you being vaccinated.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

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