The study seems to demonstrate that there is a greater risk of stroke for those who have had shingles or Herpes Zoster or Snake in Chinese are all the same in different names. It is from dormant “chicken-box” virus in our body becoming active owing to a drop in our immunity. I have 2 strokes & shingles 3 times. Acupunctures or any Chinese doctor knowledgeable in shingles will clear the problem within 3 days minus the pain. Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) treatment by stroke specialist is also effective. My first stroke left my whole right side of the body useless & second left me speechless. Many can say that it is mild stroke without credit to TCM, but how many can be normal within a month? If I do not tell you no one would realize that I am an ex-stroke & pneumonia patient with SLE & slip-disc problem.

I had shingles on my right thigh & it was so painful with blisters all over & now it was cleared. No scars or whatsoever, will I get 'STROKE'?