L-Lysine is an amino acid that is very effective against shingles outbreaks. I have relatives who swear by it. You can get it online or any health food store.
You have to take a pretty large dose for several days, though, for it to clear it up. Helps alot with the pain.
I had the shingles on my face. The first symptom was a severe pain in my right eyebrow. The other day I got that same pain. I went straight to the drugstore and got a big bottle of Lysine dosing myself. I may have been paranoid but I did not to get the shingles again. I think lysine is a good preventative. Lysine cream works on cold sores which is also a form of herpes.
Therapeutic dose of L-Lysine is 7-8 grams (7000-8000 mg) daily, spread over the day. It will get rid of the shingles quickly... quicker than about any other treatment. I know, I’ve had a couple of cases. You’ve got to take the full amount until your well cleared up. Don’t stop too soon.
Then a maintenance dose is 1-2 grams /day. I’ve been following this regimen since I had the last case of shingles years ago, and I’ve not had a problem again. L-Lysine kills many different viruses, including herpes.
L-Lysine is cheap and effective. You can’t “overdose” on it. It basically is an amino acid that the body needs to fight off viruses. There are no side effects, unlike the stuff the dr.s prescribe or recommend. It really works.