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06-28-2011 01:23 PM
I thought I was too young for shingles. I'm 55. I went to the Drs. yesterday. He put me on meds. He said they really needed to be started within 48 hours of my first breakout and I wasn't sure when that was, but I think it was Sat. morning which is borderline of the 48 hour time frame.
They are in my hairline at the back of my neck and down the right side of my back. I only have a few right now, probably about 10 red spot. Some are really inflamed.
I just ordered some shingle cream from Amazon. I'm hoping that will help.
Any other tips to get rid of this stuff fast?
I eat a very healthy diet and don't have any other medical problems, so I don't know what happened!
Well, I did read peanuts or peanutbutter can cause flareups. I've been eating peanutbutter powder every day. Oh, of course I ate some this morning before reading that it causes flare ups. I'm just glad I saw it today. I will never eat it again.
Oh, I also read that apple cidar vinegar is good on the sores/blisters. I'm going to Walmart at lunch time to buy some of that.
Anyone feel sorry for me? LOL
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12-15-2014 02:56 PM
Why would you think you are too young for Shingles? In fact, the people I know who had it, were all under 60. That's why I had my Shingles vaccine the year I turned 50. My insurer paid for it, even though the benefits booklet said they would only cover it at 60 and older. Now, it's available at all the pharmacies and I always encourage friends and family to get it sooner rather than later.
12-15-2014 02:59 PM
sO SORRY!!!!!!!!!!!! BE SURE TO GO TO DOCTOR TO GET MEDICINE. BUY SOME CALAMINE LOTION AT THE DRUG STORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! iT REALLY HELPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WENT THROUGH 3 BIG BOTTLES IN A WEEK, IT REALLY SOOTHS EVERYTHING.
12-15-2014 03:12 PM
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12-15-2014 03:29 PM
There's tons of info on these forums alone regarding shingles. There's some very positive and helpful information. A lot of us have had shingles.
12-15-2014 03:30 PM
12-15-2014 04:04 PM
I'm so sorry! I hope it resolves soon!
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