Me han diagnosticado herpes zóster por mi médico de cabecera y la erupción ampollosa está debajo de mi ojo derecho, bajando por mi brazo derecho, por mi muslo derecho y ahora he descubierto que también está apareciendo en mi brazo izquierdo. Me dijeron que solo afectaría un lado del cuerpo. ¿Por qué ahora hay manchas en mi lado izquierdo? Soy inmunodeprimido y he estado enfermo las últimas semanas. Por favor, ayúdenme. Cualquier comentario será útil.
Anti virals numbing jell & numbing injections help. Try not to scratch and spread the infection. By scratching the fluid from the site can be spread to other areas of the body and keep hands away from eyes.
After my first break out my doctor still gave me the shingles immunization to prevent frequent and less sever breakout in the future.
be sure to ask for the immunization for shingles. It's a really positive way to manage this infection.
Hope u have antihistimes and liquid antihistamines help too.
Dear Christina,
First, I am so sorry you are Ill with this disease.
Herpes Zoster-Shingles usually affects only one side and one dermatome, and supposedly doesn't reoccur often, but...
When you have an autoimmune disease, or are immunocompromised, Herpes Zoster-Shingles decides to go overboard and attack more than one dermatome, in your case four. Does your GP know it has crossed the midline? You may need to be hospitalized. I would call your rheumatologist STAT, as the Herpes Zoster-Shingles seems to be getting out of control.
Also, are any vesicle-blisters in your right eye? If so, you need to see an ophthalmologist STAT!
If you are on immune modulating drugs for your autoimmune disease/disorder, the Herpes Zoster-Shingles takes advantage of the lowered immunity.
Please let me know how you are doing.
I am a Nurse Practitioner in the States.
Best wishes
Merry Juliana
As is the case with immunodeficiencies, mainstream medicine has little understanding and no cures for autoimmune disorders. i have a few.
What immune modulating drugs would you suggest for Shingles. Shingles is from a source contained in the nerves in the back from having chicken pox as a child.
As adults the virus can become active causing shingles.
In most instances, mainstream medicine employs unnatural immunosuppressive drugs to reduce the immune system response such as biologicals. Besides a number of dangerous side effects such drugs often cause, they also reduce the body's natural immune response to actual illness.
The natural way to bost modulate immune system is vit D-3, magnesium, black seed oil and more. Also a clean diet.
any suggestions and help is greatly appreciated. Especially managing the intense itching.
I also thought it could not cross to the other side of the body. While it may not be common, it is possible. I was diangnosed at 21, and am now 48. Until last year I would only get a silver dollar sized ring of rash on the inside of my right leg. I now get it on the right AND left side of my head and face. Luckily because I've known the early symptoms for so long, I've only broken out on my scalp once since i thought initially it was some sort of insect bite. Surprise...it moved! Now I get that terrible nerve pain on my scalp and face (both sides) and start the Acylcovir immediately. It stops it within a day. I am also now autoimmune but only recently. But otherwise very good health. This board has been so helpful and the people very supportive. I wish you the best and knowledge is key with this. Feel better soon....
Kbelly1968
Cuando empiezas a sentir los síntomas y a tomar los antivirales, ¿cuánto tomas y por cuánto tiempo? También, ¿cómo descubrieron que eras autoinmune? El mío aparece en ambos lados y me preocupa que algo más esté mal en mí.
Michelle,
I always have a large bottle of Acyclvir on hand and take 1000 mg three times a day. My doctor didn't put on the bottle how long I am supposed to take them but a nurse practitioner on this site (her comments listed above on your thread) said 7 days. I checked with my pharmacist and he confirmed that.
My autoimmue is Microscopic Collitis. It was discovered in late 2013 after 2 months of diarrhea. They had to do a colonoscopy which appeared normal but they did a biopsy of my tissue and came up with that diagnosis. Strangely, I had picked up C-Diff, which is pretty unusual for people like me, healthy with no antibiotic history or stays in the hospital. No one knows where it came from.
Since then, I get outbreaks much more frequently. Thankfully I know the symptoms and can stop it. Having it on the face and head can be much more serious. It's all about being prepared.
Lo siento mucho por todo lo que has tenido que pasar. Gracias por tu consejo y ayuda. ❤️
I am not recommending any immune modulating medication for you. That is for your rheumatologist to decide and are for auto immune disorders. They are not used for Herpes Zoster-Shingles...I am sorry that I confused you.
I was merely commenting on those of us who have Herpes Zoster-Shingles and are immunocompromised. I do not take any immune modulating drugs. I also take Vit D3, as I tested very low, and magnesium. I also adhere to a high Lysine, low Arginine diet.
Regarding the itching, some individuals find that oral antihistamines work, and some find that they do not work. Generally, the more sedating the antihistamine, the more efficacious it is at controlling the itching. Oatmeal baths may work when you are in the bath tub.
Numbing lotions containing Lidocaine or Benzocaine applied topically over the itchy area containing are reportedly effective.
I hope you are feeling somewhat better, at least. I know it is too soon for a complete recovery.
Best wishes
Merry Juliana