"Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that causes a painful skin rash and can trigger post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), a form of long-term nerve pain that can last for years."
"One in three people will get shingles in their lifetime, but the risk rises sharply after 50 or for anyone with a weakened immune system."
"Garner, a 73-year-old retired pharmacy administrator from Wales, in the UK, feels sure stress was a factor in her developing shingles."
"Doctors recommended that Garner take acyclovir, an antiviral drug that can help reduce symptoms if taken within a 72-hour window of them appearing."
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection characterized by a painful skin rash and potential long-term nerve pain known as post-herpetic neuralgia. One in three individuals will experience shingles in their lifetime, with increased risk after age 50 or for those with weakened immune systems. The varicella zoster virus, which causes chickenpox, can reactivate after lying dormant in the nervous system. Stress and other factors can trigger this reactivation, leading to severe pain and discomfort.
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