I got shingles in 2019. I had planned to get the shingles vaccine shortly afterwards to prevent a second incident. But by then COVID and the COVID vaccine were a big thing. At this point, I say “no vaccines” for anything, for any reason. Shingles, pneumonia, flu, whatever. I’ll die when it’s time to die. I don’t plan to have modern medicine kill me.
Modern medicine can still help with a case of the shingles.
There are therapeutics that can reduce symptoms and the risk of complications if you get to a healthcare provider within 72 hours of onset of symptoms.
From: https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/shingles.html
” Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful viral condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus responsible for chickenpox — and Earth Clinic has accumulated one of the largest collections of reader-reported natural remedy experiences for it on the internet. With over 13 pages of posts and nearly 100 remedy categories, the archive spans everything from the fastest itch and pain relief to antiviral approaches that may shorten the outbreak, and protocols specifically for postherpetic neuralgia — the nerve pain that often persists long after the rash has healed.
Earth Clinic’s most discussed shingles remedy is apple cider vinegar, with 57 posts documenting topical and internal use. L-lysine, cayenne pepper, and antifungal cream round out the most consistently discussed approaches — the last being one of Earth Clinic’s most distinctive and surprising shingles discoveries.
Important: Shingles can cause serious complications including postherpetic neuralgia, eye involvement (ophthalmic shingles), and in immunocompromised individuals, disseminated infection. Antiviral medications (acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir) started within 72 hours of rash onset significantly reduce severity and complication risk. Natural remedies may help manage symptoms and support healing but are not a substitute for prompt medical evaluation, especially for shingles near the eye or in immunocompromised patients. The information below is based on Earth Clinic reader experiences and is provided for educational purposes only.
At a Glance
Apple cider vinegar (57 posts) is Earth Clinic’s most discussed shingles remedy — used topically for itch and pain relief and internally for antiviral support.
L-lysine works by inhibiting arginine, which the herpes zoster virus needs to replicate — most effective when started at the very first sign of an outbreak.
Cayenne pepper (capsaicin) is the most discussed remedy for nerve pain — both topical cream and internal cayenne are reported for postherpetic neuralgia.
Antifungal cream (clotrimazole) is one of Earth Clinic’s most surprising shingles discoveries — reported as highly effective for healing blisters when other remedies have not worked.
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) has antiviral properties and appears in several reader protocols for active outbreaks.
Starting any remedy at the very first sign of an outbreak produces dramatically better results than waiting until the rash is established.
Ophthalmic shingles (near the eye) and shingles in immunocompromised individuals require immediate medical care. . . .” . . .