Shingles: How Can Ayurveda Help with the Pain, Itching, and Recovery Process? - #15982
A few weeks ago, I started feeling an odd tingling sensation on one side of my back. At first, I thought I had pulled a muscle or had a mild skin irritation, but within a few days, a painful rash appeared, followed by a bunch of tiny blisters. The pain was intense—burning, stabbing, and itching all at the same time. I had no idea what was happening to me until I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with shingles. I was completely shocked because I thought only older people got shingles, but my doctor said the virus had been dormant in my body since childhood when I had chickenpox. Now, due to stress or a weakened immune system, it had reactivated. The medication I was given is helping a little, but the pain is still there, and the itching is driving me crazy. I have also heard that shingles can leave long-term nerve pain even after the rash heals. I really do not want this to become a chronic issue. Does Ayurveda have treatments for shingles? Are there natural remedies that can speed up the healing process and reduce nerve pain? I have heard that turmeric and neem are good for the skin, but I am not sure if they are strong enough for something like shingles. Also, are there specific dietary changes I should make to prevent another outbreak? I want to take a holistic approach and avoid this from happening again. If anyone has successfully treated shingles with Ayurveda, I would love to know what worked for them.
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