My doctor told me it depended on the amount of RA meds I was taking. He said what I take is low enough to get the shot.

I am on RA meds [not biologics] and the docs said it was ok to get the Shingles shot so I did. There's still a chance we can get the shingles but it will be a milder case.

I saw Rheumy on Weds. He told me to get a pneumonia and shingle shot before I start Humira in 2 weeks. I got shingles Christmas week last year. I don't want that pain again. I am going to get the shot.

If you get shingles it will not kill you. It is uncomfortable but there is medicine you can take that helps. I had it beneath my left breast. Lyrica helps with it also. There are no scars but can be some residual nerve damage. Dont take any shot without talking to your doctor just to be safe. Dont worry about this. You are a tough lady. Worry and stress are not good for you. One in three get shingles. If you had chicken pox as a child the virus is already inside you. I promise that if you did get this you will survive it and be ok. Ill be praying for you! This is one of those things you may not be able to control. Talk with your doctor. Then let it go. God is in control. He will not give you more than you can bear!♡♡♡♡

I am on Methotrexate, Sulphasalazine & Hydrochloroquin (all spelled wrong) and my Dr said it is fine. I already had Shingles once but it was not a bad case. I keep planning to get the shot but have not yet...thanks for the reminder!!!