Im 21 years old college student, never had Chicken Pox before. Couple days ago, I had pimples in my neck, the morning after it covered all over my chest. I went to the doctor this morning, he said I have a chickenpox. He gave me perscriptions for that but the problem is, It is getting very itchy now, How should I handle that. Another thing is, I have sore throat, it hurts when I swell. I dont feel like eating anything which makes my body feels really weak. What should I eat?
2006-12-05 10:56:34 · 8 answers · asked by bjjiscool 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
-A bath of oatmeal is a natural remedy for relieving the itch due to chicken pox (add oatmeal lotion to the bath water).
-Take plenty of raw fruits and vegetable juice, especially lemon juice.
2006-12-05 11:25:59 · answer #1 · answered by Sneha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had chicken pox when I was 27. I used pure aloe vera gel for the itching. It worked great! As for eating, try some soup or something that is really cold like ice pops or ice cream. Gargling with salt water also helps with a sore throat.
2006-12-05 11:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by jrsygrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Itching - you might try a paste of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) or other products that are designed to relieve itching - e.g., camomile/calamine lotion.
Eating - go for clear liquids (chicken broth, ginger ale, etc.) and cold things (freezer pops, sherbet, slushies, etc.). Stuff that will not irritate your thoat on the way down.
If the irritation to your throat persists, you should probably go back to the doctor. The prescription will probably just take a day or so to kick in and take better effect.
Also, you should discuss with your doctor the possibility of you getting Shingles after this episode, as it is possible although unlikely.
2006-12-05 11:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the itching, I took Aveno Oatmeal Bath.
Soooo good!
It's in the lotion section of most stores, their in little packets.
For the eating? I didn't eat much, so I don't know what to say.
Oh, drink plenty of orange juice, it helps you get better faster...no matter what the thing...like cold, flu...chicken pox.
It has Vitamin C...some how it helps!
2006-12-05 11:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by drknsslies 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sugar or sweet ice creams at all. It will be more itchy. There is a green solution which i used for my children. It helped very much. email me at skhach2000@yahoo.ca if you live in Canada, as I don't know if you can find it in USA.
Also, no rough meals or fruits or ceggies with fibers, as you have the same pimples in your guts, and in your throat.
Drink real and natural apple or abricot or peach juice without sweetening them.
2006-12-05 11:07:22 · answer #5 · answered by Suzan K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used calimine lotion wit my kids..and now they have the clear kind..try that..and i have heard just recently that bathing can make it worse..so dont soak too much......as for the sore throat...try cold things like pops, ice cream..and such...good luck and hang in there..it should be done in about 2 weeks
2006-12-05 11:02:25 · answer #6 · answered by sandra b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cammamil lotion rub it all over your pox ...Do not scratch that will leave scars try to eat chicken and rice or chicken noodle soup you don't need much chewing with that or try tomato soup ...Good luck
2006-12-05 11:02:17 · answer #7 · answered by southernn_sky_2020 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat something like jello, puddings, or ice cream. Drink Ensure if you can't eat solid food to give you nutrition. Put calamine lotion of the itchy spots.
2006-12-05 10:58:55 · answer #8 · answered by Mary Smith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋