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Shingles Are The Worst. Has Anybody Else Had Shingles Because Of Their HIV?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Cornelius, NC
February 8, 2023
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A myHIVteam Member

yes, it was my aids diagnosis disease. to allow SSI to start. 28 yease ago. Over 28 years later. above my right eye is still sensitive.. i will be getting the shots

February 9, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Yup it sucks. I had it on palm of my hands and up my wrist.

February 8, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Indeed, that was my diagnosis for aids. Above my right eye 30 years ago, spot still bothers me, but not near as much as before. I recently got the shingles vaccine. Let’s hope it works. Shingles sucks.

August 2
A myHIVteam Member

Shingles can indeed be quite painful and are more common in people with HIV due to a weakened immune system. Shingles, caused by the varicella zoster virus, often appear as red areas covered with blisters on fair skin, and as purple, brown, grayish, or dark pink on darker skin. They usually affect just one side of the body Show Full Answer

Shingles can indeed be quite painful and are more common in people with HIV due to a weakened immune system. Shingles, caused by the varicella zoster virus, often appear as red areas covered with blisters on fair skin, and as purple, brown, grayish, or dark pink on darker skin. They usually affect just one side of the body and can lead to pain, itching, fevers, tiredness, or headaches. If you think you may have shingles, it's important to talk to your doctor.

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