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What Causes Recurring Episodes Of Shingles And Vitamin Deficiency After Gastric Bypass Surgery?

I had a gastric bypass 15 years ago and have maintained my weight loss. My skin has been breaking out in blisters since I had the surgery. Been seen by many doctors and been diagnosed with shingles, recurring shingles and vitamin deficiency. I am in agony and am looking to see if anyone else has asked about this. I am a 56 year old female 5 3 and am 110 lbs
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Surgery is a stressful situation for the body which is when the immunity regulation is disrupted and Shingles can crop up. Eat healthy. Rehabilitate well. This shall pass.
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What Causes Recurring Episodes Of Shingles And Vitamin Deficiency After Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Surgery is a stressful situation for the body which is when the immunity regulation is disrupted and Shingles can crop up. Eat healthy. Rehabilitate well. This shall pass.