{"id":7848,"date":"2019-09-13T16:41:17","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T20:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=7848"},"modified":"2025-04-15T15:04:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T19:04:26","slug":"shingles-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/shingles-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Shingles"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Shingles treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I talk to a doctor on Maple about my shingles?","accordion_intro":"

Yes, you can. The healthcare provider will want to discuss your medical history, whether you’ve experienced chicken pox before and any symptoms or signs of shingles that you’re experiencing. They\u2019ll want to know the timing of when your symptoms started, as this will affect the treatment options. They\u2019ll check to see if you’re experiencing pain on one side or one part of your body, as this is a telltale sign of shingles. They\u2019ll also want to perform a physical exam to look for telltale rashes and blisters.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"

In some cases, the healthcare provider may suggest additional testing before providing a shingles diagnosis. Once you have a clear diagnosis for your shingles, the healthcare provider can suggest appropriate shingles treatments to ease your symptoms until the condition passes.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

Yes, our physicians can prescribe shingles medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription for shingles, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from any pharmacy or to have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are shingles?","accordion_intro":"

Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful, blistering rash. The same virus that causes shingles, the varicella-zoster virus, also causes chicken pox.
\nThis condition is not life-threatening and will pass on its own. However, it can be extremely painful. Getting early treatment for shingles is important, because it can help shorten the length of the infection and reduce the chance of complications.<\/p>\n

Shingles typically last between two to six weeks. While most people will only get shingles one time, it is possible to get it more than once. If you\u2019re over the age of 50 you can be vaccinated against shingles, which can substantially reduce your chances of experiencing the painful condition.<\/p>\n

At the very least, the vaccine can reduce the severity, duration of pain, and prevent complications, such as postherpetic neuralgia (pain that lasts longer than the rash).<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of shingles?","accordion_intro":"

The most commonly occurring symptoms and signs of shingles include:<\/p>\n