Yes I believe it was, I was only 47 at the time, docs were surprised I developed it at that age. But yes, stress can bring it on.
I had them about 5 years ago, through my research, I believe I got them because I was on Prednisone for a short period.
I’m brewing a concoction for a friend who had them 4 years ago. She still has the post herpetic pain. I hope it works but it takes 3 weeks to brew.
Just last night I was talking to a 40 something and she has had a light case and her 13 year old has already had them twice. I brought up the Prednisone and she said that she had taken it for pleurisy not long before she had them.