What Kind Of Medication Does A Doctor Prescribe For Shingles

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

What Is Shingles? Shingles is a very painful disease caused by the same herpes virus that causes chicken pox (varicella zoster virus). Like other herpes viruses, the varicella-zoster virus has an initial infectious stage, (chicken pox) followed by a dormant stage. Then, with no warning, the virus becomes active again. About 20% of people who have had chicken pox will eventually develop shingles. This reactivation of the virus is most likely to...

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SHINGLES AND CD4 COUNT.

Hello There, Doctor.I have developed a case of shingles since 7 days ago with the typical burning sensation, etc.. I got the skin lesions on my left arm and my Dr. prescribed 1 mg of acyclovir twice daily and cream on the lesions. My last labs...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Richard,Sorry to hear about your recent case of shingles. OUCHAMAGOUCHA! They can be damn annoying and uncomfortable. Responding to your specific questions:1. You want me to explain why your doctor seemed baffled? Hmm. That would be difficult,... Read more »

Why would my doctor prescribe Isentress once a day?

I'm treatment naive, no drug resistance. My doctor and I agreed I should initiate treatment, and we talked about Atripla versus a combination of Isentress/Truvada. We decided to try the latter, and he told me to take both Isentress pills at the...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Your doctor is eluding to some data on how the drug works. For many meds the blood level at the lowest point during the day (usually just before the next dose) is the most vulnerable time. This is called the "trough" level. Keeping that... Read more »

Shingles and New Medication

Hey, I'm a male, 25 years old, lead a healthy lifestyle, etc. I was diagnosed today with Shingles and given medication to fix that. My doctor told me that there is a possibility that this is an opportunistic infection as a result of a low CD4...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Shingles is a reactivation of a chronic Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV) infection. This virus becomes dormant after an initial presentation as Chicken Pox. This virus is more likely to flare up as shingles when there is a decline in cell-mediated... Read more »

What ways can I spread shingles virus

I've recently got Shingles and on day 4 I had two doctors confirm it was shingles. Neither one prescribed meds because it is best to take them during the first 48 hours. So I've been taking Vitamin C,B,E and L-Lysine and etc. My question...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

This particular forum is exclusively for the discussion of the side effects of antiretroviral (HIV) therapy.... Read more »

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Kind of upset with my Doctor

Posted by PeaceandLove, 2 Replies

So here's the scoop. I'm not sure if I'm being a Drama Queen or have a good reason to be dissappointed with my Doctor who I respect very much. I've been seeing this Dr. since I was diagnosed (3 years now). He doesnt have the best beside manner but... Read more »

shingles

Posted by tboy, 3 Replies

last week I was diagnosed with shingles. I didn't get nearly the attention of the doctors or information I needed. Oh sure I recieved a prescription but not much information. I'm taking acyclovir (sp?) It is painful to sleep and my leg looks... Read more »

advise me kind people please.im scared.

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hi,everyone,i went to the doctors today and my cd4 count is still falling.example oct 01 cd4 820,
march02 cd4 700,
june 02 cd4 560,
for the last test in june,i used a different lab,
could that make such a... Read more »

PLEASE HELP ME KIND PEOPLE

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

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