Childhood disease returnsIf you've had chicken pox earlier in life, chances are you can have shingles (herpes zoster) later in life, especially when your immune system begins to weaken.
Treated, chicken pox remains dormant in your body most of your life.
NOTE: herpes zoster is not a sexually transmitted disease When shingles appear, it's usually painful blisters. Treatment must begin within 24 hours of onset to be most effective. My first major outbreak, almost two years ago, was not properly diagnosed until a week after onset.
I even resorted to alternative healing methods at that late period. A year later I had a single outbreak on my gums. It had to be attended to surgically, so I could use my dentures. The most recent eruption was on my right eyelid. Caused nearsighted blurred vision.
A doctor wrongly prescribed antibiotics. They are not effective against shingles. Explained my dilemma to a local druggist.
Now using special eye drops and anti viral drugs. Vision seem to be slowly returning to normal. Lesson: Pharmacist may be more familiar about pharmaceuticals available, and their proper use. |
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