1. Carrie Kreplick Giest on Study finds recurrences of shingles prevalent in the immunocompetent population
    Carrie Kreplick Giest Carrie Kreplick Giest United States says:
    April 24, 2016 at 7:58 PM

    I am having my 6th episode of shingles in less than 3 years. I am 58 years old. I am trying to find someone who may be doing research on those of us with multiple cases. I would be happy to be part of a study.

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    • I'm with you, Carrie.
      KohalaLover .Griffin KohalaLover .Griffin United States says:
      December 1, 2016 at 2:01 PM

      I am also 58 (female) and have had either the same outbreak for over two years or have had six, possibly seven outbreaks in the same spot that come and go. I paid for the vaccine ($214.00!) as my insurance wouldn't cover it.  I have bad health insurance so the nurse practitioner recommends nothing for me besides rest and eating healthy.  I don't have a compromised immune system (no HIV, hepatitis, etc.).

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