Shingles Ain't for Sissies

Posted by Katrena Wells Sep 8, 2009

Just mention the word shingles to many seniors and they may shudder. Some remember the pain while others still deal with long-lasting effects of a shingles infection from months or years ago. Seniors are a high risk population for developing shingles and complications related to the infection, so I've written several articles on the topic here at Suite 101:

Get basic facts about shingles in Seven Facts Seniors Should Know about Shingles.

Learn about one of the most common and memorable side effects of shingles, nerve pain, by reading Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN).

Learn about treatment options for shingles in Shingles Complications and Treatment of Zoster.

If you are interested in learning about the shingles shot, you can get up-to-date information by reading Pros and Cons of the Shingles Vaccine and Recommended Vaccines for Seniors.

Yes, the shingles are rough, but today's options may offer seniors increased immunity to the virus so that they may avoid a shingles infection completely. Better treatment options are now available for those experiencing this painful rash.

I hope you find this shingles series of articles informative and welcome any ideas for future articles.