Shingles questions for those who have experienced this ...?

I was diagnosed with shingles yesterday after being in agony for weeks. The doctor prescribed an anti-viral med did not expect that to be effective at this point, as I have a place in my ankle. It also prescribes hydrocodone for pain. My question is ... if anyone has had herpes and how long did they have suggestions for home remedies to relieve my pain? I am also glad to know how long attacks other people with shingles lasted and what to expect. I am only 40 years old so was not expecting this diagnosis. But since I am a mother of a 1 year old who apparently have not been getting enough rest and my immune system is weakened, probably allowing the chickenpox virus to reactivate. And yes, I had chickenpox as a child ... so also was surprising to learn that he could contract the virus again. But I think it happens according to my doctor. Thank you for your info --- What did prescribe for ringworm? What hurts the body too? If so, for how long?

I was 34 when I shingles. And the same situation - not enough rest and that he had received a sunburn on my legs, my immune system weakened. Anti-viral drugs supposedly do not help much at 72 hours has passed since the first symptoms. The pain passed, and also some numbness. I had it in my face and my chin and part of my cheek is still numb almost 18 months later. But whatever you do, do not pick at the blisters. Also, I assume your child has been vaccinated against chickenpox? Sometimes a person with shingles can transmit the virus to a young man who has not had chickenpox, but usually only the beginning of their shingles outbreak.

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