Nancy asks…
question about shingles?
does anyone have any at-home remedies for shingles?
admin answers:
I had shingles back in November. I don’t know of any home remedies. I had to get medicine that cost $250 for a ten day supply. Thank the Good Lord it only cost me $75 with my insurance. I thought I had been bitten by a spider. It was so painful it would take my breath away. Take care of yourself and I’ll be praying for you.
Robert asks…
I just went to a doctor and got diagnosed with shingles…?
I already finished taking the tablets but still am using the cream and body wash. I was wondering, because i am only 11yrs old, how did I get it? I mean it supposed to happen after a lot of stress like working day and night in an office which i obviously don’t. AND how do I stop the itching? Any home remedies? I mean the cream doesn’t do anything at all except heal it i guess..I am asking: Why does it happen to 11yr olds? How to stop the itching with home remedies?
admin answers:
I am so sorry about your shingles outbreak!
Yes you are very young however it is a kin to the chicken pox virus and personally I believe that we will begin seeing more and more cases in youth.
The reason I feel is extreme pressure not only at home, but school, socially etc.
You may not feel stressed but deep inside maybe you really are.
I would reccomend going to the health store. My mom had shingles the day she retired, she should have been full of joy but was inside very afraid.
The provided a oatmeal bath product which she said was amazing as well as an herbal remedy to take. By all means check with health experts before doing anything different but it is a great way to stop itch and relieve paid. I wish you the best for your recovery!
Sandra asks…
please help me with a 6 month child who has shingles?
her mom does not have ins. and the hosp will not look at her is there any home remedies that anyone knows of she has it on her butt and private area and is crying constantly
admin answers:
Here are a few items I found on the web. Hope they help, poor thing this is miserable. Be sure to give her some pain relievers to help her.
For Shingles, apply tea tree oil several times a day, it drys the shingles and they usually go away in a few days
Crush two aspirin, mix them with 2 tbsp rubbing alcohol, and apply the paste to lesions three times a day. This will provide relief by desensitizing the nerve endings.
Soothing Baths. Frequent baths are particularly helpful in relieving itching, when used with preparations of finely-ground (colloidal) oatmeal. Commercial preparations (Aveeno) are available in drugstores, or one can be made at home by grinding or blending dry oatmeal into a fine power. Use about two cups per bath; the oatmeal will not dissolve, and the water will have a scum. One-half to one cup of baking soda in a bath may also be helpful.
Lotions. Calamine lotion and similar over-the-counter preparations can be applied to the blisters to help dry them out and soothe the skin.
Antihistamines. For severe itching diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is useful and it also helps children sleep.
Preventing Scratching. Small children may have to wear mittens so that they don’t scratch the blisters and cause a secondary infection. All, including adults, should have their nails trimmed short.
Laura asks…
Does anyone know of any shampoo or home remedy for my mom’s hairloss?
my mom had shingles a few years back, and ever since her hairs been falling out. she has no stress or worries now at all, please help!!
admin answers:
If you have a vitamin shoppe near you they sell shampoo that is natural and aimed at helping people with thinning hair. Good Luck
Charles asks…
Anyone ever been through “shingles” and thought it was as tramatic as I did?
I had a mild case on my belt line on my back, no bigger than 2 silver dollars, but felt like I was being stabbed over and over again…(I can’t imagine what severe cases must be like). Then along with the rash comes the terrible no energy flu-like feeling. Ever since I had them I try not to worry and be as anxious with life as before because I do not want to go through that again. I’m only 29, so the Dr. said it’s my nerves that did it. Anyone care to talk about their episode with them? By the way…I went on Valtrex to help with mine…along with home remedies such as dabbing with vinegar…green tea…etc.
admin answers:
I BELIEVE (from my own experience):
Shingles if caught in it’s beginning stages can be treated with antibiotics to help minimize your discomfort. There is NO cure but to let time take it’s course.
I’ve been through it and felt the same way you do. It was murder. To this day (2 years later) I still have some scarring.
Stress was the cause for my outbreak.
DON’T WORRY: It’ll get better. Usually 6 weeks to 2 months.
Hang in there… I feel your pain!!
CREAM INFO:
The best treatment for the pain after the rash is gone is a cream called Zostrix. This cream can be bought from your pharmacy without a prescription. To use Zostrix Cream one must apply it five-six times a day. It will take two to three weeks of use before the cream will start to work. This takes tremendous patience. If you persist though, the benefit of reduced pain will pay off.
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