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Shingles is a terrible experience at 38, but wait until he's around 50+. That is life changing pain.
So sorry you had to go through that. Side effects of the vaccine are pretty much always preferred Vs the actual illness.
My friends father was the kind who declined vaccines but begged the doctor for medications when he got shingles. He eventually got the vaccine but described the pain as someone holding a hot iron against your face...for months.
I had the weirdest experience with shingles in my 30s. It didn't hurt. It itched and was uncomfortable, but not painful. Doc said it's unusual but not uncommon.
But just because it didn't hurt me doesn't mean I go around telling people shingles isn't so bad and people shouldn't get vaccinated.
I had the same and a terrible headache, my doctor said it was "shingles light". The headache alone made me throw up a few times.
I hear now that they treat with antivirals it is not as intense. Usually.
If they get there in time, the pain lingers
my understanding is that instead of having an outbreak for a month, you have an outbreak for a couple weeks instead. and it still hurts like hell, just not as long. as far as pain lingering, i'm at eight years and yeah it's still there so couldn't tell you.
I'm so sorry