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Feeling low, weak or have constant body pain? Vitamin D might be to blame: Try this trio that every expert would agree on

There’s something about sunlight that makes everything feel a little better. But behind that warm glow lies a nutrient with great power, Vitamin D3. It's called the “sunshine vitamin,” but calling it ...

Shingles Shots Don’t Just Prevent Pain—They Might Save Your Life

Unfortunately, the second time with varicella-zoster is usually much worse. Shingles can cause excruciating pain and ...
Self

How to Soothe a Shingles Rash If the Pain Is Making You Miserable

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Thanks to its ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: Can epidural steroid injections help patients experiencing pain from shingles?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on shingles. I am 66 years old and in fairly good health. I had both Shingrix shots about five years ago. I take hydroxyurea for polycythemia vera (PV).

Study: Shingles vaccine helps protect against heart disease, dementia

The shingles vaccine also lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and death for patients over the age of 50, ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dr. Roach: Steroid injections provide amazing relief from shingles pain

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: I read your recent column on shingles. I am 66 years old and in fairly good health. I had both Shingrix shots about ...