Help! My 3 year old son was diagnosed
with shingles today, the doc is running
tests to see if it was caused by his
immune system being low, has anyone had
this problem or know of anyone who has so
I can get more info on it? Everything I
have been reading is leading to cancer or
other diseases like that. I would love to
hear from someone on this...Thanks!!
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mike101
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 136 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted: 11-07-03 17:51pm
I had shingles when I was about 8 y.O.
In younger people it is generally a result
of a low immune system and often occurs
when a child has had chickenpox.
I would follow your doctors advice and
testing process, but I would not jump to
any serious conclusions
mike
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saturn24
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 205 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa
Posted: 12-01-03 22:32pm
Shingles is just a version of the herpes
virus. Since your child is small, they
may never have a problem with it again.
Or, it could come back from time to time.
Ask your doctor about preventative
methods. But since he is a child, I
wouldn't worry too much about it coming
back any time soon.
