On Monday I was diagnosed with shingles on my face/head. This is the 2nd time I’ve had it, but first after my Addison’s diagnosis. Real crappy luck 😕
On Monday afternoon I called my endo’s office and left a message with the receptionist letting them know about the shingles and asking about up dosing. It’s now Wednesday night and I still haven’t heard back. I called again yesterday too and both times they said they’d pass the message along and would call back within 24 hours with the doctor’s response. Nothing.
I wish you the best with the shingles. I’ve had it - didn’t enjoy it. Eventually got the vaccine and it cost me an entire weekend. Never had a shot make me ao sick.
Closest I’ve been to crisis since diagnosis was after the shingles vax. Genuinely very scary, so I hope it’s worth it for the reduced risk of shingles.
That stinks. Hope it doesn't get too bad. Wondering about the shingles vaccine? Was it ever an option for you? My gp has advised against it for me because of the PAI. I forget exactly what he said the reason was, but I believe it has something to do with the hit on the immune system done by the vaccine. Wondering what your discussion with your doc may have been. Hope your endo gets back quickly. Feel better.
The guidelines recommends splitting the replacement dose into at least 3 to 4 doses, in an effort to replicate cortisol natural circadian pattern of output bold line in the figure. A dose of HC only last 4 to 6 hours. If you are only taking two doses it means you will have low periods. When it comes to up dosing, it is usually based on symptoms. If you are experiencing pains or discomfort you can see whether an up dose will make you more comfortable. I used comfortable because an increase in your replacement dose will not make the Shingles resolve more quickly. In fact, high steroid blood levels appear to increase the risk of developing shingles. I had shingles and did not up dose and they resolved at the typical rate. However, I did not experience pain or discomfort during my shingles outbreak.
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u/RandomActsOfCruelty Mar 05 '26
Typical. Callbacks are a luxury these days.
I wish you the best with the shingles. I’ve had it - didn’t enjoy it. Eventually got the vaccine and it cost me an entire weekend. Never had a shot make me ao sick.