Shingles.

Wash the spots with ACV. Takes the itch away for a bit.

Also, go to your GP and get the acyclovir tablets as soon as you can.

Porridge paste did not help me, but did relieve DH.

I don't think your diet has anything to do with getting shingles, rubylay It is because the chickenpox virus lurking for years in a body cell in some dark corner has been reactivated. Most likely your other health problems made you generally rundown and gave it a chance to start up again. Get straight to the GP for the acyclovir tablets and nip it in the bud. Don't waste any time, you have to do it straight away. They will regard it as an emergency appointment if you tell them about the shingles.

Oh Rubylady how horrible for you. I hope you do manage to stop the horrible thing before it gets any worse. My poor DM had it on her face and I remember how bad it was. I don't think diet or anything like that has anything to do with it. I seem to remember being told it was a latent chickenpox virus (or bacteria). I do hope you feel better soon

I told them about the long list of medication I am currently taking. Maybe there is a counterinteraction with one of those. The calamine is bringing relief if I apply it regularly enough.

I just wanted some sympathy as son is back home and not getting any off him. Good job he is only here for Easter! Right, milky coffee with Judge Rinder and then back to bed with my gorgeous cuddly doggie.

Thank you for your lovely support. X

Yes rubyget to your GP asap. Acyclovir do work but only if you get them quickly. They did the job for me. Don't know why 111 didn't tell you. My DIL told me I must see the doctor immediately.

Shingles can sometimes be treated with a course of acyclovir tablets so make an appt with your doctor asap. I believe you need to start the course within five days of symptoms appearing.

My mum took acyclovir and it stopped the shingles in its tracks.

Hope you feel better soon!

My DH had it not long ago, calamine was the only thing that helped, he also has a good diet but that doesn't seem to make any difference to the shingle fairy. Hope you're feeling better soon rubylady