Betty asks…
What is herpes zoster and how does it differ from the childhood disease, chickenpox
admin answers:
I’ve had it, and trust me, it sucks!
‘Shingles’–as it is usually called, consists of sores and a rash that trail along a single nerve. In my case, they went along the middle of my back edging towards the side. That’s definitely the major difference between chicken pox and herpes zoster…it’s only in one place vs. All over.
The way the doctor explained it to me was this: After you get chickenpox, the virus–instead of just disappearing from your system– stays dormant. This virus can be triggered by anything that weakens your immune system, like illness, (or in my case, stress) and well, before you know it…Shingles.
Charles asks…
do i need to stay home because of herpes zoster?
i start school again next thursday and i really dont want to go back because of these ugly blistery things on my face. do i need to stay because its contagious?
admin answers:
Herpes zoster is unsightly, but it is not a reason to stay home, it is not chicken pox (as the previous poster indicated) it is a result of having had chicken pox at one time, then the virus mutates and lives in the nervous system, it then expresses itself as small blisters and sores on the lips or face. It is transmissable thru kissing or oral sex, but I doubt you’d be doing that in school. So, suck it up, stop being so obsessive about your appearance and be more concerned with getting an education.
Daniel asks…
will giving antiviral agent like valacyclovir later than 72 hours upon start of herpes zoster still effective?
admin answers:
It may, and it may not.
Valacyclovir, for herpes zoster, should actually be taken within 48 hours of the onset of a rash to be most effective, though the clinical studies performed started treatment within 72 hours (*info on the package insert)
John asks…
How can I put a stop to recurrent herpes zoster (shingles) sores?
admin answers:
Simple use L lysine 2 grams 2 times per day, the mechanism is that herpes virus uses an amino acid Arjininne to reproduce and the amino acid Lysine is an Arjinine antagonist meaning it competes for absorption in the body this causes the arjinne to be flush from the body leaving the virus with nothing to fed on controlling the infection ,It works well but is not a cure
Ken asks…
Herpes zoster neuralgia, what is the best treatment?
My dad has it on one side of his head, very uncomfortable. Any treatment you have tried?
admin answers:
Antiviral medication prescribed by an MD and pain meds during the acute phase. I have seen Neurontin ordered for lingering pain after acute phase
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