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Dear List, I am reading all the talk about shingles. My Mom of whom I am caregiver is currently fighting her third round with Shingles. I have come to think that the two things must be somehow related, or some how cause problems because of each other. I don't know I'm not a medical person but it sure is weird that several have had experience with shingles and also have PD. It has been very interesting to read how many others have had a problem with shingles. Could the fact that stress of the PD makes for a green light for the herpes? Mom is not able to tell me she is in any pain, so it worries me that perphaps she is in pain and not able to let me know. Mom is currently taking famvir, a new medicine for shingles I am told. I can find nothing on it in my medical books but am having a terrible time getting pills down Mom. They are large! I smash them and mix with applesauce but am still having hard time getting her to take them. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Is this something that has been discussed before? Is there any information on shingles in the archives? Appreciate any input about this. I will bring this to Dr.'s attention on out next visit. As he has not been able to offer a reason why Mom having such a time with shingles. Thank you so much Pam Plemons c/g for Mary 77/27