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[anncjones]

Hi
I have my first ever bout of Shingles. 
I have heard that Lysine supplements are good to take to help with attacks and reduce the likelihood of further attacks. I currently take Starflower Oil capsules, Slow Release Vit B, Sage and Femoston combined HRT everyday  Does anyone know if it's ok to add Lysine to this mix
Thank you

[Sooze]

I used to suffer regularly with cold sores and lysine really does shorten the life of them. I was more likely to get an attack before my periods but since I've been post meno I've maybe had 5 or 6 attacks. (less than 1 per year).  I just took the lysine during an attack - haven't even though whether they are ok to take TBH.  I did try to take them regularly to try and reduce the likelihood of an attach when I was stressed, but I got some indigestion with them so I ended up taking them at the first signs of a tingle.

I had shingles a few years ago - in my left thigh & buttock (I know bit of an odd one).  I was given anti viral tabs (I think acyclovir) which really did shorten the attack but gave me really bad headaches.  I didn't take lysine then, didn't think they helped with the Shingles virus, so I don't know how much they would help.  What I would say is if you're off work don't go back too soon.  I only took 2 weeks off, and I really regret not taking the 3rd week as I was no where fit enough.  I was a wreck  at the end of that first week back.
HTH
S

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Oh poor you.   Shingles occurs when the body is stressed.  Both Mums suffered after they had falls: same age, same year, different places.  Within 3-4 weeks they had an attack.   Treatment given within 72 hours is really effective. 

One should rest. I think avoiding old people and children until the rash has gone?  Also, the tingling can last for sometimes years if people have a low immune system.

 

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