My grandpa has the shingles and he's 64 years old. He wants to know if there's any way to stop the itching and pain without a prescription?Anybody have any ideas?
2006-11-28 09:41:54 · 9 answers · asked by fatescat 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
ugggh- i had them last year. He can take advil- that will help, but mine were so awful that they gave me vicodin. I also had this stuff that my mother in law gave me (she's a physical theraptist)- it's called biofreeze. that stuff was great for the pain and the itching.
2006-11-28 09:45:15 · answer #1 · answered by Chrissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-09 00:08:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had Shingles for the first time a few weeks ago. I am normally in good health and haven't had any other health challenges before, so it came as a surprise.
Shingles is probably the most painful thing I have ever encountered. I went to the doctor, and he gave me some prescription drugs to take that was suposed to help, but didn't.
My wife found the Fast Shingles Cure ebook online and bought it for me, I am very lucky to have such a wonderful woman in my life. We followed the book, did what it said, and it delivered what it promised. Finally my Shingles rash is over... I feel truly blessed and thankful.
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2016-05-18 10:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an MD, I recommend an over the counter cream Zostrix to reduce the pain. He can apply it 4 times daily as long the skin is intact and not open, He should go to his doctor to take a prescription which can shorten the duration of the shingles. By the way, anyone touching the shingles can get chicken pox if they haven't had it or vaccinatted.
2006-11-28 10:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by Doc Vo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several effective treatments for shingles. Drugs that fight viruses (antivirals), such as acyclovir (Zovirax) or famciclovir (Famvir) can reduce the duration of the rash if started early (within 48 hours of the appearance of the rash). The addition of steroids may also limit the length of time that a patient has pain with shingles. However, the benefit of both of these drugs is limited.
In addition to antiviral medication, pain medications may be needed for symptom control. The affected area should be kept covered and dry. However, bathing is permitted and the area can be cleansed with soap and water. An aluminum acetate solution (Burows or Domeboro's solution, available at your pharmacy) can be used to help dry up the blisters and oozing.
2006-11-28 09:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by Squeegee 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People with these symptoms should see their DR right away. The lingering effects of Shingles for some people are long lasted and remain painful for years. But if treated right away the nerve damage isn't so bad. This travels the nerve path to cause the damage I was told.
2006-11-28 16:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by kimieyjean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calamine Lotion may help to soothe things. Shingles is terribly painful, hope he gets well soon.
2006-11-28 11:11:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baking Soda sponge bath.
2006-11-28 09:44:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treatment was once limited to wet compresses and aspirin.
2006-11-28 09:45:22 · answer #9 · answered by sara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋