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Questions to Ask Your Doctor

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  • I have symptoms, and I'm worried that I might have shingles.
  • I have shingles, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
  • I have shingles, and I'm sick or having problems.

I have symptoms, and I'm worried that I might have shingles.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. Are my symptoms a sign of shingles?
  2. Is there a test for shingles?
  3. What causes shingles? Can I transmit the disease?
  4. Should I take medication to fight the shingles virus?
  5. Is it too late for me to get the shingles vaccine?

I have shingles, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. How can I tell if my medication for shingles is working?
  2. How long will I need to take it? What are the side effects?
  3. Should I be on the lookout for complications from shingles?
  4. What can I do to ease the pain and burning of shingles?
  5. Can I get shingles again? Should I get vaccinated?

I have shingles, and I'm sick or having problems.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. Are my problems caused by complications from shingles?
  2. Should I have additional tests done?
  3. Should I take a different shingles medication?
  4. Is there anything else I can do to ease my symptoms?
  5. Is there any way I can prevent getting shingles again?
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