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Foods To Eat To Avoid Shingles
My dad had shingles a couple of months ago and still is not able to eat...Bread (his favoirte food) nauseates him and he can only eat a few bites of h?
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (Definition)
A painful blistering skin rash caused by the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster). Early treatment with antiviral medication (within 72 hours) lowers the risk of post-herpetic neuralgia, which is lingering skin pain after the rash disappears. ...Read more
Allergy, intolerance, or viral? I get vertigo when I eat nuts, chocolate and caffeine, and basic dizziness from other foods. Started after shingles.
Inner ear issues?: If the nerves related to your inner ear get swollen they could easily result in feelings of vertigo/dizziness. Perhaps the foods are causing the nerves to swell? Post nasal drip and eustachian tube dysfunction might do it. Chinese medicine or cranial osteopathy might help. Diazepam is a western medication that would effectively treat symptoms. ...Read more
Depends on immunity: Herpes zoster is the chicken pox virus, so a person with zoster can touch any normal person (not immunocompromised, not on prednisone, not a baby) who has immunity to the virus from a past vaccination or a past case of chicken pox or zoster. Otherwise, the zoster patient can wait until all his rash is fully healed (although he is probably not contagious once his scabs are all dry and healing). ...Read more
You decide: Shingles differs a lot from chickenpox. Only the debris from the weeping sores will carry any contagious particles. It is not in your saliva & does not get airborne in a cough. As long as you can be sure not to contaminate any of the material you make, and cover the sores while visiting, you are fine to share & enjoy the occasion. ...Read more
Not Contagious: Generally, only the weeping, oozing fluid from the acute outbreak on the skin is mildly contagious and then only to those with no immunity to Chicken Pox (varicella). This is most significant if a pregnant woman without immunity could transmit the virus to her fetus and cause an Intrauterine infection which would probably cause injury to the susceptible fetus. ...Read more
Don't know if your: Doc has you on Acyclovir or similar. Also, zostrix (capsaicin) vaccine may decrease future outbreaks. Prednisone can be helpful & is safe if used for short period of time -can help limit long term neuralgia. The only supplement I know of is lysine 500-1000mg 3x/ day during outbreak but it can interact w some antibiotics so check w doc. If outbreak is orotund eyes please see doc to check for eye involvement. ...Read more
You can't: You can't get shingles if you've never had the chicken pox, unless you have been vaccinated for the chicken pox. Shingles should not be contagious, however if you have never been vaccinated or had the disease, you should avoid that person or at least consult with your physician. ...Read more
I have shingles on my hand and work directly with food and have my wash my hands frequently throughout the day. How do I work with this?
Shingles: Shingles is a blistering viral infection (herpes zoster). Check with your doctor. You should not be working with food if you have active shingles on your hand because shingles can lead to chicken pox in people that are not immune to it. The blisters settle within 10 days to 3 weeks, and are non-contagious when they have dried up. If they have dried up, use plenty of hand cream after washing. ...Read more
Diagnosed shingles on 13th aug. Kids at home aged 1 year n 3 years. My son isn't immunized for chicken pox. Can patient cook food n hold kid?
Can salmonella food poisoning have any serious long term effects after treated/cured? Can it lead to different problems? Ex: chickenpox into shingles?
No long term effects: Once in a while, people become carriers of Salmonella for a few weeks or months after they get over the initial infection. However, this is rare and harmless. It creates risk for other persons potentially exposed to your feces, but that's prevented by everyday, standard hygiene, like hand washing after toilet. So don't worry about this at all. ...Read more
I did not have chicken pox as a child but have had shingles as an adult. I am on enbrel (etanercept). Should I avoid contact with people with shingles?
Not necessary: Although you do not remember having had symptomatic chickenpox as a child you must have gotten it since shingles (herpes zoster) is a recurrence of the varicella zoster virus infection. Once you have this you have it for life. Am surprised that you have not been advised to have the vaccine. In any event you don't have to avoid individuals with shingles. ...Read more
Can poor diet cause poor immune system? I don't eat properly, low calorie diet, and get sick often, now have shingles I'm only 25? Worried something wrong
Male, 31, smoker, poor nutrition, VERY stressful job. Dx shingles. Is his immune system compromised, do what to prevent reoccurrace?
Vaccine: Check with your doctor as you might benefit from a vaccine for that ...Read more
If u had chicken pox in the past, can u get the chickpox vaccine to avoid recurrence? Also, can u get shingles vacine b4 age 50 if u had chickpox b4?
Just got shingles. Have pain from chin to my ear. Will it blister the whole way? Can not eat as my mouth hurts. My ear is so sore. Got meds. Now what?
Shingle's Diet: There is no well studied scientific evidence that a certain food should be eaten or avoided in setting of herpez zoster (shingles). A healthy varied diet is advised to help provide the essential nutrients the body needs to deal with the infection. Adequate water intake is also important. ...Read more
None: Food choices are very seldom the key to the management of any illness, other than the nutritional disease. Being sick is difficult enough without superstition. While you're recovering from zoster, eat sensibly. Generally, anyone does well to avoid much of the very sugary, the very greasy, or the very salty stuff. Best wishes. ...Read more
Does herpes zoster spreads if come in touch with water? Can I take a bath or should I avoid contact with water in affected area?
Bath, shower is fine: Bathing and showering is fine, because a person with shingles (herpes zoster outbreak on part of his body) won't spread it to another part of his body via bathing or showering. The outbreak on the skin comes from INSIDE the body, not due to viruses entering the skin from the outside. ...Read more
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