Lysine

[cynthia815]

has anyone used lysine to help with shingles pain?

[cynthia815]

thankyou for additional info....I will pass this on to my dad and his doctor...I'm still looking for info on lysine...I read a testimonial on this website about it helping a lady but can not find the post...she was taking lysine 3 times a day about 1000mg.. if anyone sees that post let me know...thankyou..   cynthia

[gymdandee]

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM Great for the pain of shingles.It's widely available wherever homeopathic remedies are sold, including many drugstores.But it's a good idea to see a homeopath for more involved, longer-lasting conditions.
The key to successful treatment of any sort is starting early––as soon as pain starts or a
rash appears.
An impaired immune system can be a major factor in shingles, so
the best treatment starts with the immune-boosting vitamins C, E, and zinc.
up your zinc intake to 25 milligrams per day, your vitamin C to
1 to 2 grams per day, and your vitamin E (with mixed tocopherols) to 400 to 800 IU a day
while you’re sick and for a month after your symptoms subside. And if you’re not taking
fish oil or fish oil capsules already, make sure you get at least 3 grams of the omega-3
fatty acids DHA and EPA per day while you’re sick. Fish oil is a safe and effective antiinflammatory that can support your body during the illness.
AMP (adenosine monophosphate), a naturally occurring compound in the body used to
create energy, has also been found effective for relieving shingles. It is given as an
intramuscular injection––usually in 100-mg doses three times a week for up to four
weeks. It can cause temporary chest pain that lasts for a few minutes following the
injection. This effect isn’t dangerous, but you can usually avoid it by taking two smaller
50-milligram injections half an hour apart. Obviously, AMP injections should be
supervised by an experienced practitioner.
But in more severe cases of shingles–– particularly in outbreaks that occur on the face––the prescription antiviral medications Zovirax, Famvir, and Valtrex can shorten the disease course and reduce symptoms. Valtrex can take effect within two or three days. Believe it or not, the over-the-counter heartburn medicine cimetidine (which you probably know as Tagamet) can also help lessen the pain and intensity of the rash. Take 200 mg three times a day with meals, plus 400 mg at bedtime.
Of course, none of these drugs are perfect solutions. Antiviral medications are burdened
by potential side effects like nausea, headache, vomiting, dizziness, and abdominal pain.
And Tagamet is a powerful drug that can cause confusion in the elderly, so only take it
for a week at a time and be sure to work closely with a doctor.
studies have shown good, relatively side-effect-free benefits from allnatural
capsaicin cream, made from a natural substance found in chili peppers. It’s
available in most health food and drug stores. Its main drawbacks appear to be that it
can be a bit messy and that it needs to be applied four times a day. But if it relieves your
pain without side effects, it’s worth it. Some people do experience discomfort at first,
because the cream increases the pain signals before decreasing them, a side effect that
generally subsides after several days of continued use.
The key to success with homeopathy is finding an experienced practitioner. For help
finding a homeopath near you, contact the North American Society of Homeo-paths
(NASH) at [phone] or www.homeopathy.org.
There are two amino acids that play an important role in preventing shingles: lysine and
arginine. Since lysine inhibits the reproduction of the shingles virus, you should be sure
to include plenty of high-lysine foods in your diet. These include meat (such as beef,
poultry, and pork), fish (such as cod), and eggs, just to name a few.
The amino acid arginine helps to reduce blood pressure and is good for the heart.
Unfortunately, the shingles virus uses this particular amino acid to survive. So, although
it’s good to have arginine in your diet, don’t overdo it. High-arginine foods include whole
wheat, nuts, and chocolate, so go easy on these.
Of course, one of the best ways to fight off any infection––including shingles––is to stay
away from sugar. Numerous studies have shown that sugar significantly suppresses the
immune system, making it harder for your body to fight off an invading virus.
Too much stress interferes with the immune system, making
you more vulnerable to illness. So pay attention to your stress levels. Getting enough
sleep, exercising, talk therapy, and meditation––these go a long way in relieving stress,
thereby reducing one of the key factors that promotes a shingles outbreak.
By Dr. Inglis.
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