Shingles?

[berniecuddles]

my 80 yr old mother has had shingles since the 26th of dec 2012 it s still very painful for her and the rash is still there any idea how much longer this will go on for thx

[Sqad]

bernie....how long is that piece of string.
Quite often, shingles in the elderly leads to a persistent painful condition known as "post herpetic neuralgia" which may be difficult to treat.

If she doesn't have painkillers or the ones that she has seems ineffective,then see her GP.

[berniecuddles]

thx sqad she is off to the doctors tomorrow will keep you informed

[Sqad]

bernie...thanks.

[Maggoty]

Hi Bernie

I suffer from shingles so all I will say is that they are prolonged if

1) you are exposed to extreme of temperatures (cold and hot)
2) you scratch them
3) you dont use cold sore cream. (zovirax sp?)

But this is only from personal experience. I swear by zovirax (or similar own brands) and make sure that I always have some in the house so I can apply immediately.

Good Luck

[ladyalex]

When I had shingles, many moons ago now when I was but a young thing, I took huge doses of B complex vitamins. Bought them from the chemist and took about three times the daily dose every day for a fortnight.
I have no way of proving this, but I am certain that it shortened the time I suffered with this awful illness.
Made my wee smell awful, but it was worth it.
Can't hurt for a limited time.

[NoMercy]

I had shingles aged 9 but cannot remember any associated pain.

I do wonder if shingles can recur?

[tonyav]

I think they can NoM, my wife has had shingles twice.

[woofgang]

yup, My mum had it three times.

[woofgang]

you weren't there when I answered tony, this isn't a who had it the most times contest.... :-)

[tonyav]

I know woofgang, just answering NoM that's all.

[woofgang]

Tony I thought i might have offended you :-)

[tonyav]

No you haven't woofgang :-)

[berniecuddles]

fao sqad my mum is a lot better doctor put her on opiate 500mg seems to be doing the trick pain wise still got nasty rash tho after 6 weeks!

[Sqad]

bernie...thanks for the update.....it should resolve without problems now.