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Shingles…
Posted on 12/11/21 at 4:50 am
Posted on 12/11/21 at 4:50 am
I’m on day 4 of outbreak on neck/throat/face/ear. It’s the most miserable, painful thing I have ever experienced. Taking valacyclovir and tramadol. Doesn’t seem to be doing any good. Any recommendations or home remedies you’ve tried?
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Posted on 12/12/21 at 8:56 pm to lsursb
What dose are you taking?
Should be taking 1000 mg every 8 hours and if you didn’t start within first 48 hours it’s won’t normally help with The post hepatic neuralgia
Should be taking 1000 mg every 8 hours and if you didn’t start within first 48 hours it’s won’t normally help with The post hepatic neuralgia
Posted on 12/13/21 at 10:06 am to lsursb
Prayers for you, sir. I'm 37 years old, and have had shingles a total of 5 times now. Most of the times I've gotten them it was caused by stress. First couple times were from a weakened immune system from living an unhealthy lifestyle in my early 20s.
The last three times all happened in about a two month span. The stress from dealing with losing my home to a hurricane, having a one month old at the time, and dealing with what would eventually become a divorce from my wife all at once.
I know when they are coming now. Kinda like how I hear people describe when they know a fever blister is coming (I've never had a fever blister, so I don't know for sure if its the exact same feeling). First thing I do is go to my friend who is a NP, she gives me some type of steroid shot which really helps the severity of it. Then I take 1000mg of Valacyclovir twice a day until they stop producing fluid, and scab up.
My NP prescribed me the Valacyclovir with refills that way I can start taking it immediately when I feel them coming on.
Shingles are awful, and I feel for you.
The last three times all happened in about a two month span. The stress from dealing with losing my home to a hurricane, having a one month old at the time, and dealing with what would eventually become a divorce from my wife all at once.
I know when they are coming now. Kinda like how I hear people describe when they know a fever blister is coming (I've never had a fever blister, so I don't know for sure if its the exact same feeling). First thing I do is go to my friend who is a NP, she gives me some type of steroid shot which really helps the severity of it. Then I take 1000mg of Valacyclovir twice a day until they stop producing fluid, and scab up.
My NP prescribed me the Valacyclovir with refills that way I can start taking it immediately when I feel them coming on.
Shingles are awful, and I feel for you.
Posted on 1/10/22 at 6:55 pm to lsursb
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lsursb
How are you feeling?
Did you receive any COVID shots prior to developing shingles?
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