Shingles??? - Page 2

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

@Laura14 wrote:
@Nightowlz I went and looked to see what the contagion period is and, if your blisters have scabbed over, you should be safe but only you can be comfortable taking the risk.

@Laura14

The one place I have has not scabbed over. The places I had last time did not either. I think it was because I rubbed down with straight tea tree oil. LOL!!!

I have not been out so have not infected anyone. Not going out. I feel like krap. I don't care if I miss Christmas I just don't want the baby to get sick.

Since DH has been around me is it ok for him to be around her?

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

@Nightowlz Ooh that I don't know. If he is not an active carrier, I would tend to say no but let me get into my medical abstracts they give us access to and see what i can find out.

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

@Krimpette wrote:
I always thought you should get to the doctor immediately, if you suspect Shingles, for the best chance of minimizing complications.

@Krimpette

I did that last time I had Shingles but my rash did not show up until 1 week after my excrutiating pain started. My doctor told me I did not have Shingles & sent me to the hospital for tests??? I knew it was Shingles since my sisters already had it. He would not give me anything for the pain or the anti-viral. By the times the few spots that did show up it was too late so know I have PHN.

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

@Laura14 wrote:
@Nightowlz Ooh that I don't know. If he is not an active carrier, I would tend to say no but let me get into my medical abstracts they give us access to and see what i can find out.

@Laura14

Guess at this point it probably does not matter. He was at his mom's on Monday & so were they. They are always over there looking for dinner?

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

@Nightowlz Okay good news, no. The virus is only transmitted fluid wise which is why the blisters have to be scabbed over to be protective. It's not airborne.

If DH has no blisters, he is not contagious unless you ooze onto him and he oozes onto the baby which is highly unlikely but possible. Have him do an antiseptic wipe and he'll be fine.

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

@Nightowlz I honestly think you'll be fine as long as you admire baby from afar and don't touch anyone with that rash.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@Nightowlz Your husband is safe. He cannot spread your chicken pox or shingles, unless he also has an active outbreak.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

If you had Shingles outbreaks before then you know you have to stay away from babies, people who haven't been innouclated against chicken pox and people with compromised immune systems. Thanks for reminding me that I have to get the new Shingles vaccine. I had the older version about 8 years ago. I don't know what doctors you saw but there are medications they prescribe to help with the pain, which is nerve pain and there are other things you can do to lessen the pain. However, it sounds like you want to suffer with it. Good luck with that.

Havarti · ‎03-08-2014

Treatment with acyclovir (or another antiviral) should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms (such as tingling, burning, blisters). They often won't give it after the first 3 days of symptoms because the longer you wait, the less effective it will be in shortening the length of suffering. However, antiviral medication requires a prescription, so if you refuse to see a doctor that is out of the question. Then, research & consider taking large doses of L-lycine as soon as possible. L-lycine is an over-the-counter supplement that is an amino acid that helps with all forms of herpes (cold sores, shingles, chicken pox, etc.). L-lycine is the only thing I have found that helps and I have had shingles 4 times. It also helped my mother and several friends & neighbors with shingles. I bought 1,000 mg at Walmart and I took 2 in the morning, 2 at noon, 2 at dinner and 2 at bedtime. It dramatically shortened the time of misery. It is worth researching and making your own decision. I am not medically trained, just sharing what helped me & others. You decide for yourself.

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Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

@Laura14 wrote:
@Nightowlz Okay good news, no. The virus is only transmitted fluid wise which is why the blisters have to be scabbed over to be protective. It's not airborne.

If DH has no blisters, he is not contagious unless you ooze onto him and he oozes onto the baby which is highly unlikely but possible. Have him do an antiseptic wipe and he'll be fine.

@Laura14

Thanks for checking that for me. I only have one blister this time & only around 6-7 last time. They did not ooze or scab over & neither has this one. Must be from the tea tree oil.

I'm fanatic about washing my hands. I have not been touching the spot. It does itch so I just rub it through my shirt.