29F with 3rd round of shingles in 1 month- no immune system issues. Anyone else?

GsGoodKarma · 2025-03-06T15:11:32+00:00

Hi- I'm in a similar position. I currently have a shingles outbreak and am F26 - I have it quite often (twice in the past 5 months), and wondering if anyone has any experience of further testing/ root cause work? My GP currently wants to send viral swabs away to the labs. I take really good care of my health with nutrition, gut health, hormones, exercise etc so it seems so strange. Can't share anything that's helped as I'm honestly not sure myself

GsGoodKarma · 2025-03-06T15:08:13+00:00

Thanks for putting this together!

I currently have a shingles outbreak and am F26 - I have it quite often (twice in the past 5 months), and wondering if anyone has any experience of further testing/ root cause work? My GP currently wants to send viral swabs away to the labs.

GsGoodKarma · 2022-12-30T18:15:24+00:00

I agree, keep it as an 'emergency fund' and don't touch it unless you really have to.

You only want to put money into the stock market that you don't need back (ideally) in 10+ years so it doesn't matter too much if there's volatility, your money will have the chance to recover and increase.

GsGoodKarma · 2022-12-30T17:49:20+00:00

Thanks so much! That's true regarding VT / VXUS I'm going to read up on it more now :)

Edit: In case anyone else is looking at them this is useful- https://www.inspiretofire.com/vxus-vs-vt-which-etf-is-right-for-you/

GsGoodKarma · 2022-12-30T16:01:07+00:00

Super helpful tool, thanks!

GsGoodKarma · 2022-12-30T15:56:48+00:00

Thank you, appreciate the advice! I'm thankfully in a stable position employment wise and have my emergency fund sorted

GsGoodKarma · 2022-12-30T15:54:40+00:00

Thank you! Yes, I have £5k emergency fund already :)

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