[CaptainK]

I also came down with shingles, but was lucky enough to figure out what was going on in time to get on Valtrex. Then I went on the internet to try and figure out a protocol to follow to minimize nerve damage and cut the longevity of the illness.

I immediately starting to drink, each day, five packets (5000mg total) of Emergen-C. I also consumed a tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil in my oatmeal for breakfast. I washed the infected area with the coconut oil. I continued to do so until the infected area cleared up and was no longer itchy or painful. That was a 3 week period.

Compared to horror stories I've heard from shingle sufferers, I ended up having a mild case. I had two family members follow the same protocol and they had the same results. So I'd say get on Valtrex ASAP, load up on Vitamin C, and finally keep your skin supple and your nerves calm with the coconut oil.

[little jeremiah]

Some people cannot take huge amounts of Vit C (me for instance...) but the other things are pretty universal. I did get a prescription for Valtrex (I think that’s what it’s called) in case I get them again.

I will post what I did, they wound up very mild and my doc was surprised. I have read horror stories about shingles and my “mild” case was such that I never want to get a severe case.

[Jane Long]

Your protocol has a few ingredients that I used in hubby’s protocol.

I have it written down, somewhere (it was several years ago), but it also included lysine, ACV and topical coloidal silver.

His symptoms barely lasted three weeks and he’s (PTL) had no residual effects.