‘It was like something was crawling over me’ - the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women

Health experts are observing a rise in shingles cases among millennial women, potentially linked to stress, lifestyle factors, and the cost of living. The article features personal accounts of the intense pain associated with the condition.
‘The pain took my breath away’ – Francine Jones, 39, had shingles earlier this year. ‘The pain took my breath away’ – Francine Jones, 39, had shingles earlier this year. Health ‘It was like something was crawling over me’ – the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women Stress, the cost of living, long working hours and even excessive exercise have all been touted as reasons the illness is rising among women in their 30s and 40s. What can be done to help them?
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