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Topic: Shingles. Take anti-viral?

Tammy N.
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
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posted

Asking for someone else.

Just wanted to collect some opinions...

With small outbreak of shingles on the face, near the temple. Do you think anti-virals should be taken? Valtrex or Acyclovir? Is there a downside?

If near the eye, probably not a bad idea to treat with meds, right?

Thanks.

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glm1111
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Antiparsitic herbs helped clear up my shingles. Hope you get some relief.

Gael

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thomasx
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I had shingles and didn't hesitate to treat with an AV. It cleared it up for me quickly and provided a relief to the pain. I suffered no ill-effects and didn't risk permanent nerve damage that can come from untreated shingles.

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Tammy N.
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Thanks Gail and Thomas.

Yes, in addition, we definitely plan to do more parasite treatments in the near future.

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randibear
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best thing is terrasil ointment. sold online.

cleared mine up big time with just afew applications.

couldn't take the s hots as mine was already advanced into boils.

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Catgirl
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Gael, which anti parasitic herbs helped you?

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