shingles jab anyone?

[Green230461]

I had a very bad bout of shingles three years ago. Yesterday my doctors surgery rang to say I qualified for a jab! I tried to ask if it was worthwhile for someone who had already had shingles and was told she was the receptionist! Fair enough but then you can’t speak to a medic anymore Any thoughts you knowledgeable people? Thanks in advance.

[Madmusiclover]

Had facial shingles in 2019. Had both Shingrix jabs recently. Not taking any chances.

[Green230461 in reply to Madmusiclover]

I had facial shingles that affected my ear too. Really horrid thing. Thanks for your reply 😷

[Madmusiclover in reply to Green230461]

Still suffering under my eye.Grrrr….

[Green230461 in reply to Madmusiclover]

So painful hope you recover soon 🤕

[Madmusiclover in reply to Green230461]

Not going away. Awaiting a nerve block

[Green230461 in reply to Madmusiclover]

Hope that happens soon

[Amnesiac3637]

I had shingles late 90’s round my ribcage and back. Most painful and unpleasant illness as you know. Like madmusiclover I’ve had all the jabs offered against it happening again and not taking any chances either.

[Green230461 in reply to Amnesiac3637]

I do not think I have been the same since. Going to book jab now thanks 🌈

[Spanelmad]

Yes I've had shingles and the jabs

[Green230461 in reply to Spanelmad]

Good idea 👍

[welsh12]

I have been offered it are they any side effects so I can plan date

[Madmusiclover in reply to welsh12]

Second one made me tired for 24 hours. Usual sore arm. That’s it.

[welsh12 in reply to Madmusiclover]

Thanks is it 1 or 2 injections then

[Madmusiclover in reply to welsh12]

Two. Minimum 8 weeks apart from memory.

[Green230461 in reply to Madmusiclover]

Thanks for that 🍀

[Amnesiac3637 in reply to welsh12]

No side effects from the two Shingrix vaccines and anything’s better than actually having Shingles!

[Green230461 in reply to Amnesiac3637]

I agree with that 🌈

[medway-lady]

Yes it is but it's only 70% effective. I had Shingles so bad I got admitted to hospital a few years ago It was dreadful and then on Acyclovir for years. Then had both jabs got another bout of the Shingles following year and despite having the vaccine its back on the Acyclovir. Shingrex hurts like hell and make sure both doses are recorded as our GP's computer said I'd only had one because it's not programmed to record two. They changed that but it's still worth asking your practice to record properly.

[Green230461 in reply to medway-lady]

Thanks for the advice 🍀

[vonniesims in reply to medway-lady]

Yes, I had 2, but the 2nd one was recorded as the first so I got called for another. So do check it's recorded right

[cathie]

go for it you can get shingles several times

[Green230461 in reply to cathie]

Thank you🍀

[Pepperpot22]

My RA nurse recommended I had the vaccine even tho I’ve had shingles. She explained you can get it more than once so worth having

[Green230461 in reply to Pepperpot22]

Thankyou🌈

[Lizard28]

Hi, I’ve had shingles and the pain is horrible. I had my 2nd shingle jab yesterday, no side effects parts from a bit of a sore arm. I defo get the jab.

[Green230461 in reply to Lizard28]

Hope it stays painless 🍀

[Lizard28 in reply to Green230461]

So far so good, no side effects, that’s almost a week, arm ok now as well.

[Scottishlad]

I don't believe having shingles gives you immunity and have heard of people having it more than once.

[Green230461 in reply to Scottishlad]

Many folks on here are saying the same thing 👍

[Otto11]

Sorry I can’t help but Following as I have not had mine yet despite being eligible for a long time I believe . My GP keeps telling me I’m not eligible as I’m not on Methotrexate. But I’m 69 & been on Biologics for 21 years. I wonder if you can get them privately.

[Old_Sceptic in reply to Otto11]

Hello you are eligible at 65 now and your GP should be contacting you to have one. I know there is a "shortage" but go after them for it. They miraculously find it if you make it a fuss 🤔

[Otto11 in reply to Old_Sceptic]

Thanks. I didn’t realise there was a shortage. My guess is the GP dosnt know what Abatacept is. I will ask again next time I’m there.

[Green230461 in reply to Otto11]

Over 65 are eligible 🌈

[Green230461 in reply to Otto11]

I am 63 and my gp said I was eligible with RA 🍀

[Otto11 in reply to Green230461]

👍Thanks. Will ask again.

[York54]

I had shingles 3 years ago , very painful , I had antivirals which did help with no long term nerve damage. I have had both shingrix jabs about 8 weeks apart. Only after effects were sore arm for about a week .

[Green230461 in reply to York54]

Thankyou for this 👍

[Old_Sceptic]

Hi,I had my first jab at the beginning of the year and had a bit of a scare recently where I had to have emergency tests. I was lucky as had enough antibodies to fight it.

After this scare I wouldn't risk shingles again it's a nasty thing to recover from and if you are on MX it can be very dangerous. I'd take it but check which one you are getting. If you are immunosurpressed you need the inactive one which I believe is Shingrix

Good luck

[Green230461 in reply to Old_Sceptic]

Thank you 🍀

[Pulfs]

I’d have the vaccine. Make sure they give you the non live vaccine and it’s given as 2 injections about 6-8 wks apart x

[Green230461 in reply to Pulfs]

Thank you 👍

[dippyd09]

I haven’t been able to access it in Scotland. I’m 66 and severely immunosuppressed. When I phone I’m told I’m not eligible until I’m 70.

[hatshepsut in reply to dippyd09]

Not true, you are definitely eligible in Scotland, as immunosuppressed after 50, normal people now eligible from their 65th birthday. There are even TV adverts telli g you!!

[dippyd09 in reply to hatshepsut]

That’s what I thought but I’ve inquired several different places and same result. I’m going to try again! Thank you.

[Green230461 in reply to dippyd09]

That does not seem fair to me I am only 63 😡

[dippyd09 in reply to Green230461]

Thank you. I just don’t understand it but I’ll keep trying.

[Angels54]

Hi , I had shingles and was I’ll , just had 1 st jab 2nd one due soon

[Green230461 in reply to Angels54]

Good luck 🍀

[Feelingpoorly]

I had shingles late last year (over half of my head) it took many weeks for it to clear and was the most awful thing I have experienced. The nerve pain was horrendous.

I’ve had the first of two vaccines (second one due later in the year) I felt poorly for a few days after the first vaccine but it’s nothing compared to actually having shingles.

Good luck.

[Green230461 in reply to Feelingpoorly]

Thank you I am definitely booking mine now 👍😷🥰

[skinnycappuccino]

Hi Green230461, I had the shingles jabs (Shingrix) last year when I changed from Kevzara to Rinvoq. They recommended it because I had shingles in 2018 while I was on Olumiant. Luckily, I had a very mild case then but I know it can be very serious so I was happy to get the jabs. I didn't get side effects from the first jab, after the second one I had a bit of fever and chills and a headache but that only lasted 24h. Good luck!! All the best, Christine

[Green230461 in reply to skinnycappuccino]

I ended up in hospital with vestibular neuronitis lost all balance and spent eight months feeling as though I was on a boat absolutely horrible. They thought I had had a stroke. All okay now but never returned to work took early retirement instead all because of shingles!

[skinnycappuccino in reply to Green230461]

That sounds horrendous 😱! I'm so glad you can get the jabs now!