Make sure you get the Shingrix vaccine from the pharmacy and NOT from the Dr's Office if you are on a Medicare Supplemental plan because it's not covered. Plan D will pay for it, but only if you get it from a pharmacy. Learned the hard way $269.

I had first ever shingles which came out on 8/10. I had sudden back pain then the rash on chest. Didn't start aciclovir until 13/10. I was given 7 days but realistically managed 4 tablets a day (not 5) for 7 days. I normally take a low dose immune supressant.

The rash has healed over (but skin still a little red). Main thing is how rough I feel. My liver has raised ALT (122) and have low phosphate. My eyes feel hollow and feel like I have been rolled by a rolling pin. I find sleep uncomfortable. Body tired but cannot sleep.

Is ir normal and how to feel better?