2006-10-04 23:30:15 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
For the time being the answer is most definately yes. I came into contact with somebody who had shingles while I was pregnant and the course of action that I had to follow even though I had already had chicken pox as a child was to have a blood test to check my level of immunity against the disease. Even if you have had chicken pox sometimes for various reasons your level of immunity isn't great. Once she has had this blood test you will both know either way if it is safe to have contact before your shingles have cleared up. If you have already had contact with her during the incubbation period, (i think this is about 2 weeks) please get her to go and see her GP or midwife anyway, and don't worry i'm sure it will be fine :-)
2006-10-04 23:41:54 · answer #1 · answered by Stressed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herpes Zoster is NOT CONTAGEOUS.
It is caused by stress and anxiety and is the reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox in children
IT IS NOT CHICKENPOX.
The person who has shingles had chicken pox as a child and the virus has been asleep in the nerve roots until some stress or anxiety, tiredness or shock has woken it up.
You can go near your daughter and there is no way it can be caught by her or the fetus.
If your daughter gets shingles - they are not yours - they are hers from when she had chickenpox and have resurfaced because of some worry and anxiety of her own.
2006-10-05 01:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by drstella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Shingles is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox, and even if she has already had it it could damage the baby.
2006-10-04 23:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay well away. You could cause so much harm to your daughter and unborn grandchild. Leave it for quite a while after your symptoms have cleared before being around them again.
2006-10-04 23:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by paddymac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely! Singles is a variation of the chicken pox virus which can be potentially harming to unborn babies and their mothers. Ask your Dr if you have any other concerns and to see how long until you are no longer contagious.
2006-10-04 23:39:26 · answer #5 · answered by moominjen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not only your daughter but every one else you care about..you are highly contagious and shingles can be very harmful for all ages.
2006-10-04 23:38:21 · answer #6 · answered by Roxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because if she catches shingles it could harm her and the baby.
2006-10-04 23:31:33 · answer #7 · answered by vicki r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your daughter has already had chicken pox as a child, then dont panic.
Be cautious around her, keep blisters covered.
2006-10-04 23:42:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. Chickenpox can be very harmful for pregnant woman & the baby.
please speak to your doc or get her to ask her midwife if you are unsure.
2006-10-04 23:31:31 · answer #9 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you not think to ask the doctor who diagnosed you?
I'm sure most of these questions are a wind up.
2006-10-04 23:32:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋