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Herpes shingles zoster
Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus. This is the same herpes zoster virus that causes chickenpox. After an attack of chickenpox, the virus will lie dormant in the nerve tissue of its host. As a person gets older, it is possible for the virus to reappear in the form of shingles. It is estimated that shingles will affect 2 in every 10 persons in their lifetime. This year, more than 500,000 people will develop shingles.
Shingles is an outbreak of a rash or blisters on the skin that may have severe and often debilitating pain associated with the outbreak. The pain from shingles generally affects one side of the body or face. Shingles is most common in people over age 50 however; anyone who has had chickenpox could be at risk for developing shingles. Shingles is more common in people with weakened immune systems from HIV infection, chemotherapy or radiation treatment, transplant operations and stress.
Early signs of shingles may include burning, sharp shooting pains and will likely involve tingling or itching; most generally located on one side of the body or face. Most people who suffer from pain associated with Shingles have reported positive results treating the immediate pain with an over the counter medication such as Advil. The rash or blisters from shingles are likely to be present anywhere from one to 14 days. When the crusts and scabs from a shingles outbreak start to separate, your skin may become dry and cracked. If that happens, an all natural moisturizer or skin regenerative treatment is recommended.
If shingles appears on the face, it can lead to complications in hearing and vision. For instance, if shingles affects the eye, the cornea can become infected and lead to temporary blindness and could, in worst case scenarios render permanent blindness. Another complication of the shingles virus is postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a condition where the pain associated with the shingles virus will persist for months, sometimes years, after the shingles rash has healed. PHN is the most common form of Shingles symptoms associated with chronic depression.
A person must have had a chickenpox infection sometime in their life to develop shingles. Contact with an infected individual does not cause another person's dormant virus to reactivate. However, the virus from a shingles patient may cause chickenpox in someone who has not had chickenpox before. The shingles virus is present at the site of the rash and is contagious for a week after the appearance of shingles lesions (blisters).
Chickenpox must be prevented in order to avoid infection of the shingles virus. A live attenuated viral vaccine against chickenpox was licensed in the U.S. in 1995 and is very effective (95% efficacy). Though many are seeking the prevention of Chickenpox with this vaccine, it is recommended that you research this option. Though rare, there are some cases of severe adverse reactions to this herpes zoster Vaccine.
Treatment of Shingles can range from prescription antiviral medication (Valtrex, Famvir, Acyclovir) to holistic and all natural treatments such as Shingles No More and Lysine. It is always recommended that you consult your physician to discuss the best options for treating shingles. Many people have been known to diagnose themselves via information found on the Internet, however, nothing can replace a proper diagnosis offered by a medical professional.
In testimonials of individuals using Shingles No More, users have reported a reduction in pain associated with shingles and some have reported a complete elimination of recurrences. With the various shingles treatment options available, a person diagnosed with Shingles does not have to live in the pain they would have even five years ago. Treating Shingles is not just about treating the shingles outbreak itself, it’s important to realize that ongoing pains can lead to deeper issues such as depression.
If you believe you have shingles, consult a health care professional immediately to begin your road to recovery.
