4 Easy Way to Prevent Shingles

The pain of shingles can be excruciating, but the condition goes away in a few weeks -- for most people. In some unlucky folks, shingles pain doesn't end when the rash goes away. It goes on. And on. This is called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a form of neuropathic pain that can last for months or years, even after the virus is no longer active.

Chickenpox can lead to shingles

"Postherpetic neuralgia can make people feel truly miserable," says Jeffrey Rumbaugh, MD, PhD, assistant professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. "For some, it's something they live with once in a while. For others, it can be daily, severe pain that may last a lifetime."

What chickenpox looks like

Some people are at higher risk for shingles and postherpetic neuralgia than others. But when used correctly, available treatments can prevent postherpetic neuralgia or at least stop it from becoming a permanent, painful companion. 

Chickenpox lead to shingles can be a lifelong suffer.

If you've had chicken pox, you’re at risk for getting it. Here are a few ways you can try to decrease your chances of catching the itch.

Eat Well

Diets that are low in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can weaken your immune system, making you more vulnerable to infection. Strive for a low-fat diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

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Exercise to Prevent Stress

Stress can trigger shingles and exercise can help reduce stress. Try walking briskly for half an hour a day or take up swimming, biking, or yoga.

Exercises can boost up their immune system

Chicken Pox Prevention

The best way to avoid shingles is to avoid chicken pox. Anyone who has had chickenpox may get shingles later in life. But there's a vaccine that may help prevent shingles or make it less painful if you do get it. The shingles vaccine is known as Zostavax. It is recommended for adults ages 60 and older, whether or not they've had shingles before. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist about getting the vaccine at age 50 to 59 instead.

Prevention is better than treatment

Mineral Supplements

Taking vitamins regularly will keep your immune system strong and therefore less likely to succumb to shingles. And for relief from PHN (a complication from shingles), ask your doctor about vitamin B12 injections, which can strengthen the tissue that covers your nerves.

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Things you can do if you never had chickepox

If you have never had chickenpox and have never gotten the chickenpox vaccine, avoid contact with people who have shingles or chickenpox. Fluid from shingles blisters is contagious and can cause chickenpox (but not shingles) in people who have never had chickenpox and who have never gotten the chickenpox vaccine.

Get yourself a immune

Things you can do if you have shingles

If you have shingles, avoid close contact with people until after the rash blisters heal. It is especially important to avoid contact with people who are at special risk from chickenpox, such as:

• Pregnant women, infants, children, or anyone who has never had chickenpox.
• Anyone who is currently ill.
• Anyone with a weak immune system who is unable to fight infection (such as someone with HIV infection or diabetes).
• If you cover the shingles sores with a type of dressing that absorbs fluid and protects the sores, you can help prevent the spread of the virus to other people.

Get a doctor advise once you get the disease

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