if you have shingles and share a drink, does that mean i can get chicken pox or shingles too?

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only serious answers please, don't waste my time. thanks

Answer 1

Varicella (the virus behind Shingles and Chicken Pox) is air borne. That's how one kid can spread Chicken Pox to his whole class. Typically, if you've had Chicken Pox you have built up enough antibodies, and you won't get Shingles. However, if you have a weakened immune system or are under a lot of stress, you MIGHT still get shingles. It just depends on you and your personal health. So, try and stay calm, watch your skin for any rash-like or pock-like spots, and talk to your doctor if you're really scared.

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Answer 4

You can not get shingles if you have never had chicken pox,if anything you can only get chicken pox from someone who has shingles. Also the chicken pox vaccine has had a bad reputation for doing nothing. I only know this from looking at other multiple forums. You can only get shingles from another person by coming on contact with their blisters. So you don't have to worry about getting shingles, but if you get chicken pox when your older it can get pretty bad, but not life threatening.

Answer 5

Our pediatrician told us that although shingles is from the same virus as Chicken Pox it is not as contagious....you can't spread shingles....but you can develop chicken pox if you come in contact w/ the fluid from shingles blisters....if you are concerned or have symptoms (tingling, burning, itching, or pain on your trunk or face) see you dr so he can administer the varicella immunization to help.

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if you have shingles and share a drink, does that mean i can get chicken pox or shingles too?
only serious answers please, don't waste my time. thanks

Answer 7

Hi Jessica

Here are some ideas to heal your condition.

Cause
Shingles can be due to chicken pox (in children), pleurisy, Bell`s palsy, herpes simplex, appendicitis, colic, gallstones, colitis, trigeminal neuralgia, or contact dermatitis. All of these conditions must be screened for and, if present, properly treated to provide lasting relief from shingles.
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Natural Cures

Aromatherapy: Massage the essential oils of lemon, geranium, bergamot, eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender, or chamomile along the affected area.

Diet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet that emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables and minimizes carbohydrates (avoiding refined carbohydrates and sugars altogether).

Flower Essences: Crab Apple.

Herbs: Combine equal parts of oat straw, St. John`s wort, and skullcap tinctures and take one teaspoon of this mixture four times a day. Peppermint oil applied topically can also help reduce pain, unless the skin is excessively dry, in which case it is contraindicated.

Homeopathy: Useful homeopathic remedies include Arsen alb., Rhus tox., Sepia, Natrum mur., Hepar sulph., Caladium, and Acidum nit.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.

Juice Therapy: Drink carrot and celery juice with one tablespoon of parsley juice once or twice each day.

Nutritional Supplementation: At the first sign of outbreak, apply zinc oxide along the path of the affected nerve area two to three times daily. Other helpful nutrients include L-lysine, vitamin B-complex, vitamin B12, BHT, calcium, and high doses of vitamin C plus bioflavonoids. Topical application of vitamin E can also be helpful. Snake vaccine made from venom has also been known to take away the pain of shingles.

Topical Treatment: Apply apple cider vinegar to the affected area.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating shingles: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Detoxification Therapy, Energy Medicine (Light Beam Generator, Ondamed, TENS), Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Neural Therapy, Orthomolecular Medicine (Vitamin B12 injections combined with adenosine monophosphate), Oxygen Therapy (Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy, Ozone), and Reflexology.

Best of health to you

Answer 8

Yes, because it is a very contagious disease. If there are sores it will be more contagious. Oh and shingles hurt, not itch

Answer 9

No, shingles are not communicable.

Answer 10

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