Anyone had shingles?

[Paulfreebury]

Been feeling rough for a few days,I woke up this morning with a burning feeling down the left side of my face and on the roof of my mouth. So popped to see the Doc and after 40 mins of him trawling the net and looking through medical books he said he was 99% sure it was shingles and put me on a course of antiviral meds, anyone got any remedies to stop the burning it's driving me mad!

[geoff]

Calamine lotion is recomended for the burning to your skin,but that wont help if its in your mouth,for that you could try a mild pepermint chew,or lozenge.

Hope you recover asap.

[Buzzsurgeon]

Had it a few times, bloody awful especially when your head is attacked, often triggered by stress!!

The anti viral tabs work well tho, take it easy for a few days to give yourself best chance of speedy recovery.

[gensetsteve]

Had it about 4 years ago around my stomach. Nasty I think you are open to it if you get run down.

[geoff]

Seems like its a good idea to wash the sore area a few times a day,can help stop it spreading.

[Mark Cattell]

My old man has got it... he's as rough as hell... hope you do better... can be very nasty..

[eggsarascal]

My old man got it when i was very young (probably 40 years ago). It was touch and go for a while so my mum told me!.....I'm sure medicine as moved on since then...I think it is caused by the chicken pox virus. Hope you get well soon.

Edited January 15, 2013 by eggsarascal

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[Goaty]

After a stressful period of many months I went on holiday and got it. I couldn't much sleep at night and was lethargic for several weeks. I got it above eyes and in scalp. After meds all I can recommend is sleep when you can, don't overdo it for a long time probably 18 months as it tends to affect you and come back. Sorry. Just really take care of yourself alot.

 

However different people are affected in different ways. Hope you have a quick recovery.

[Paulfreebury]

Thankyou for the replies and your well wishes.