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Shingles is a viral disease characterized by a very painful skin rash which usually erupts in the form of cluster blisters on the body. It is also known as Herpes Zoster. The outbreak of shingles presents itself in the form of a cluster of fluid-filled blisters. The hallmark of shingles is that it affects only one side of the body. The blisters are located as band or strip on one side of the chest and do not cross the midline. Other locations include one side of the forehead or eye. Many people develop only one episode of shingles in their life, but some people can have recurrent episodes depending upon their immunity. The causative agent of Shingles is VZV (Varicella Zoster Virus). The reactivation of VZV causes shingles, and it is the same virus that causes chickenpox (varicella). Only those who ever had chickenpox can develop shingles later in their life. The first exposure to VZV that most commonly occurs in childhood or adolescent leads to chickenpox. After chickenpox resolves in a person, the virus remains dormant in some nerve cells of the spine of our body. When the VZV is in an inactive state in our body, it shows no symptoms. In some people, the virus can get reactivated again due to some factors and travel along the nerve pathway. It then reaches the skin of the particular area supplied by that nerve and can cause shingles (painful blisters).
Homeopathy is the best alternative treatment mode to treat shingles / herpes zoster in a gentle, yet effective manner. Homeopathy treats shingles magnificently and also reduces the chances of recurrence of the disease. Homeopathy aims to fight viral infection causing shingles to aid symptom relief and complete recovery gradually. With administration of well-selected homeopathic medicines according to characteristic symptoms of the affected person, great results may be seen. Timely treatment with homeopathy also reduces the chances of complications to a great extent. There is no cure for shingles in the conventional system of medicine; medications are aimed to reduce the duration of shingles episode and to minimize the intensity of pain. Some commonly used medicines in such mode include antivirals, analgesics (pain medications), and corticosteroids. All these can have side effects. On the other hand, the homeopathic medicines have no side effects at all.
Homeopathic medicines boost self – healing mechanism
To promote complete recovery in shingles, homeopathic remedies fight with the root cause which is a viral infection. Homeopathic remedies help boost immunity to reduce the severity of the symptoms initially and gradually give complete recovery. This way it leads to natural healing in a very gentle, harmless way.
Homeopathy leads to cure rather than suppression
In homeopathic treatment of shingles, medicines work to clear the infection from its roots rather than suppressing it. This yields long-term results rather than just temporary relief. This is achieved with oral medicines taken through the mouth that works on the internal body and not just skin surface. This heals the complaint inside out for remarkable recovery.
Homeopathy is effective for post-herpetic neuralgia too
Homeopathy also works very well for post-herpetic neuralgia cases. Homeopathy can naturally help to reduce the intensity of the pain. With time, homeopathic medicines help to get rid of this pain entirely without making the person dependent upon them.
Homeopathy has no side effects
One can easily rely on use of homeopathic medicines as these have no side effects because of their natural origin. These medicines always work to treat health issues without causing any harm.
Top 5 Homeopathic Medicines for Shingles
The 5 most prominently indicated homeopathic medicines for managing shingles are Rhus Tox, Ranunculus Bulbosus, Mezereum, Natrum Mur and Merc Sol.
1. Rhus Tox – For Shingles With Itching And Burning
Rhus Tox is very useful in Herpes Zoster with intense itching in the affected skin area. There is also an attending burning sensation. It is also a top medicine for managing post herpetic neuralgia with nerve pains and burning after herpes zoster.
When to use Rhus Tox?
This medicine works wonderfully to manage shingles with marked itching and burning in the rash.
How to use Rhus Tox?
Among its various potencies, it is best to begin with 30C potency once or twice a day.
2. Ranunculus Bulbosus – For Shingles With Bluish Blackish Vesicles
Ranunculus Bulbosus is a principle medicine for treating herpes zoster with bluish-blackish colored vesicles. The blisters are filled with fluid that have a burning sensation. Itching and burning gets worse from touch. It is also well indicated to manage sharp stitching pain that follows herpes affecting intercostal nerves
When to use Ranunculus Bulbosus?
This medicine suits well cases with formation of bluish-black vesicles with itching and burning worse from touch.
How to use Ranunculus Bulbosus?
One may take this medicine once a day in 30C power.
3. Mezereum – For Shingles with Severe Nerve Pain
Mezereum is the most prominent medicine to help cases of shingles with marked nerve pain. The eruptions are covered with brownish scabs. There is itching in the eruptions. On scratching, burning sensation is felt on the affected skin area. Besides, it is effective to manage burning pain after the rash has healed fully.
When to use Mezereum?
Mezereum should be selected to manage shingles with marked nerve pain in eruptions.
How to use Mezereum?
It is advised to use Mezereum 30C once a day.
4. Natrum Mur – For Shingles With Blisters Leaving Rough Scaly Skin
Natrum Mur offers effective treatment for shingles when blisters with watery contents burst and leave rough, scaly / flaky skin. Blisters form on the burning spots on the skin. Its use is also preferred for crusty, dry eruptions forming in bends of the limbs and margins of the scalp.
When to use Natrum Mur?
This medicine should be considered to manage herpes zoster where blisters develop on the skin preceded by a burning sensation and on bursting leaves scaly, rough skin.
How to use Natrum Mur?
It is best to take this medicine in 6X potency, that can be administered twice or thrice a day.
5. Merc Sol – For Rash Starting From Lower Back, Going To Navel Encircling The Body
Merc Sol is a suitable medicine for shingles when the rash begins from the lower back that extends to the navel and encircles the body. There are blisters that ooze watery discharge when scratched. Burning like fire is felt in eruptions from time to time. There is also a tendency of pus formation in the eruptions. Excessive itching also occurs in the eruptions.
When to use Merc Sol?
The key indication for using this medicine in shingles is skin rash starting from lower back then going to navel encircling the body.
How to use Merc Sol?
This medicine can be used in both low and high potencies. In most cases, 30C potency is selected to start with the treatment once a day.
Contributing Factors that Lead to Shingles
Stress
Emotional or psychological stress makes a person more prone to develop shingles since chronic or intense stress weakens our immune system.
Increasing Age
Shingles most commonly occur after 50 years of age. The risk of having shingles increases with age. It is rarely seen in children, but older people are more prone to develop it due to compromised immunity.
Impaired Immune System
Shingles mostly develops in people with a weak immune system. Certain diseases like HIV/AIDS, cancer, a long history of medicines intake, long-term use of steroids or immunosuppressive drugs, autoimmune disorders (like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases) make a person more prone to develop shingles.
Shingles – Signs and Symptoms
Early symptoms: The initial symptoms of shingles before the rash develops include fever and feeling of weakness. There may be a feeling of pain, burning and tingling sensation over the affected area.
Skin Rash: Skin rash in shingles appears as pink or red blotchy patches which appear in the form of a band over one side of the trunk (the most common site) along the nerve pathway. The person can also feel shooting type of pain in the area of the rash. At this stage, shingles are not contagious.
Blisters: Blisters are a cluster of fluid-filled eruptions that appear after the rash. They appear as a band over one side of the trunk, and can also develop over one side of the forehead or eye. Blisters continue to grow for many days.
Scab Formation: Over a period of seven to ten days, blisters sometimes ooze a contagious liquid, start becoming cloudy and begin to flatten. Gradually scab starts forming over the flattened blisters. It can take approximately one to two weeks for complete crust formation over the blisters.
At this stage, there are fewer chances of transmission of the virus. The pain also starts subsiding, but in some people, pain continues for months or years.
The Shingles ‘Belt’: Shingles is also referred to as ‘shingles girdle’ or ‘shingles band’ as it looks like a belt or half belt when it appears around the waist or rib cage. Shingles is easily recognizable with this classic presentation.
Shingles On Face: Shingles on the face appear in different areas.
Zoster Opthalmicus: Shingles can commonly involve the trigeminal nerve of the face. The ophthalmic branch is most commonly involved, and when the virus gets reactivated in this nerve branch, it is referred to as zoster opthalmicus. In some cases, it can cause blindness. The skin of the forehead, the orbit of the eye and upper eyelids may also be involved.
Shingles Oticus: It refers to shingles which involve the ear. It develops when the virus travels from the facial nerve to the vestibulocochlear nerve. There are chances of hearing loss and vertigo in this condition.
Widespread Shingles: A shingles rash is referred to as a wide rash which occurs when more than twenty skin lesions supplied by separate spinal nerves are involved. It is more likely to occur in people with a weak immune system.
Infections can also occur in open blisters and can lead to permanent scarring of skin in some individuals.
Healing: In many people, the skin rash starts healing within two to four weeks. Some people are left with minor scars while in some, complete healing without any scarring is observed.
Some people can also have continued pain for months or longer after healing has taken place at the site of the rash. This is referred to as postherpetic Neuralgia.
Are Shingles Contagious?
Active blisters are contagious. The infection (VZV ) can transmit to other people through direct contact with the infected person. However, the other person will first develop chickenpox, not shingles if the person never had a VZV infection earlier.
On the other hand, if a person has had chickenpox earlier and he gets exposed to the VZV infection, there is a likelihood of developing shingles.
Shingles: Complications
Post Herpetic Neuralgia: In some cases, even after the shingles blisters have resolved, the pain continues. When pain persists for more than 90 days, it is termed as Post Herpetic Neuralgia. In some persons, the pain continues for months or years even after the herpetic lesions have subsided.
Post herpetic neuralgia is most commonly seen with shingles in the mouth which occurs when the mandibular division or the maxillary part of the trigeminal nerve is involved.
Neurological Issues: Shingles can cause facial paralysis, hearing problems and balance issues depending upon which nerves are involved in the infection.
Loss of Vision: When shingles involve the eyes, it can cause infection in the eyes and subsequent loss of vision in some cases.
Encephalitis: In sporadic cases, shingles may lead to inflammation of the brain resulting in encephalitis (acute inflammation in the brain).
My wife Shikha Roy had Herpes Zoster from 27 Mar 22 on the left side of forehead and around left eye. Though the blisters had dried and scales had fallen except one on the left eye brow. Initially she had severe pain on the forehead and in and around eye including eye lid. Now, the pain has decreased in intensity but it come and goes on & off. The skin on the fore head and eye lid are stiff and hard to touch and have lot of pain.
Request advice.
Regards,
Lt Col S K Roy
Who will ever believe that a herb can cure 4 years of Herpes in my body, My name is Williams Morgan, I never believe that it will work, that is why I am dropping this post. I have spent a lot getting drugs from the hospital to keep me healthy, what i was waiting for was death because I was broke. One day a friend of mine from the UK came to visit me and saw my condition was getting worse, then she told me about this great man from Africa called Dr. Oghede who cured her sister from Herpes and Human papilloma virus HPV) , without demanding much from her, she told me that he is well known in curing HIV/AIDS, HERPES (HSV1, HSV2), (HPV) ACUTE RETROVIRAL SYNDROME (ARS), CANCER, VITILIGO, DIABETES, HEPATITIS B. CANCER, CELIAC, CHLAMYDIA, STROKE and any kind of Deadly DISEASES. I decided to email him, unknowingly to me that this will be the end of the Herpes in my body, he prepare for me Herbs and prescription on how to take it, at the end of three weeks, i was asked to go to the hospital for a checkup, and i went, Surprisingly after the test the doctor confirm me negative, i thought it was a joke, i went to another hospital, it was also negative, I was so happy that I quickly introduce my friend who has been suffering from Herpes too for the past 5 years to Dr. Oghede, after taking the Herbs Dr. Oghede sent to her, less than four days the inching and pains stopped, less than 3 weeks later she was completely healed and healthy again. Words alone cannot express how much joy and happiness I have now… Please I want everyone out there with any virus or infection to be healed and healthy, Health is Wealth. Contact Dr. Oghede on:peacehelpmedicalcentre@hotmail.com you can also WhatsApp him +2347054690368. or my assistant email: williamsmorgan621@gmail. com
I am having severe pain from shingles. It went from middle of chest to under my left arm pit back around my left shoulder and back. I’ve had it for 2 months and the pain is sharp throbbed pain from the top of left shoulder down to my chest area and it hardly ever let’s up. The doctor has me on gabapentin is not helping. Do you have any answers.
Hi there, I’m currently experiencing this. I’m seeing a functional doctor who has me avoiding all chocolate and nuts and taking 2000mg of lysine a day. It’s truly helping. I can feel the nerves tingling and repairing. Do this for a month and see how you feel. Sending you strength and hope.
Got rid of Hsv,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
It worked for me,
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I had shingles when I was 60. Since then I have gotten the single shot several years ago for shingles and recently the 2 shot. Unfortunately I just got shingles again in my left ear. I am allergic to many medications. The only one I can take is neoomycin-polymyxin-HC ear solution. I do Healing Touch to the ear area (I am a certified Practitioner), cool wet compresses and take tylenol. In an allergic reaction my heart increases. With the intense pain my heart increases. Not sure where to go from here. Any help you can provide?
Herpes zoster or shingles – blisters on left side of the forehead occurred almost three years ago. That time pain from heart and ears also occurred during the eruption of disease. Pain in ear is still persistent with less intensity.
Both eyes were effected and got swollen. Ophthalmic treatment was also taken at that time. No harm to eyes but the upper eyelid and eyebrow are sensitive and crawling pain in eyebrows and eyelids persists now a days. Pain in the left side of the head/ entire skull is still there. Both ears have itching from within which caused flowing fluid from both ears. At present I used Pulsa Tilla 30 for almost 10 days and then stopped. Flowing fluid from ears has been checked. Hearing is soared. Please tell me about neurological pain in eyebrows, upper eyelid of left side head.
I am of 80+ age. Please take my case urgently and reply to me.
Thanking you for the trouble I am giving to you.
What if the shingles is on the left side? Somehow my 14 year old son has shingles and it is on his left arm following some nerve route from shoulder to wrist. He is ok day 5 or 6 and was told that he had it yesterday at doctors. They just gave him acyclovir and sent him home.
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Dear sir
My Mom is suffering from shingles since 2-3 weeks with the lesion band on her trunk n abdomen. As a result she is irritated with the nerve pain and also feels fatigued and tired. She also had a hemorrhoids operation in the month of January this year. Please suggest any remedy for the same???
Hello, I have had Herpes Zoster (Shingles) since mid-Oct. It is on my right shoulder blade and under my right armpit.
I am interested in taking Rhus Tox 1M and Bryonia 1M. Can you tell me how often I can take these remedies?
Thank you.
I have shingles, is there a homeopathic remedy available. Ive the shingles for about 5 or 6 weeks. its healing but very slow. I’m having more pain now then i did in the beginning
Lot of fantastic clear information
Whole hearted thanks
have post neuologic in my sciatica. flares up and this time it is debilitating. what can I do?
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what is the remedy for shooting stabbing pain, burning. itching. for shingles
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I have suffered chronically from herpes 1 and 2 for 30 years.
2 years ago I had brain surgery and now every time I get a herpes 1 outbreak on the right side I have tooth pain ear pain and face pain (surgery was on the right side) it’s so painful and I can’t chew or sleep. What is the right remedy for that ? Thank you
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My mother is 84 years old. She was suffering from herpes on right hand and right neck back side. The herpes were healed but she is feeling with heavy pain on right side head, face, neck & hand i.e. the affected areas since last one months & unable to sleep at night. She had taken some homeopathic medicine as er the doctor available here. Please advise specific medicines in homeopathy/biochemic to reduce the pain early. Regards.
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I was hoping this would work, but i expected it to fail. Everything else i did.” I started feeling better in just a few days and now, Three weeks after i finished your medicine i was saved from outbreak free. I had an HSV-1 outbreak every month for saven years. I was way past the point of breakdown. i just wanted my life to end, so i don’t have to go through this anymore after i used dr Oshuku natural herbs and root. “Now it’s like herpes never happened to me.. “No cold sores, not even a single itch for the last eight months contract Dr Oshuku
Please find the Symptoms am facing: It Starts on both the thighs with a sort of itching, then the area forms a cluster with itching. When itching is continuing bubbles with transparent liquid is formed and a colorless liquid oozes out forming a red-faced rash is developed which slowly heals up with a formation of scales and the skin around becomes black and remains continuously After a few days when scales are removed again the symptoms repeated. Please advise medicines in Homeopathy/Biochemic. Regards
My father 79 Years old suffering from post hepes pain in back for last 5 years along with frequent etching. Lots of medicine taken but no relief. Kindly advice best medicine for comply curing it.
Any negative interaction with antiviral medication – Valacyclovir ??