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MelissaD wrote:
I know that shingles can be painful - I have a small area on my outer right ear where it constantly recurs - sometimes once a year, sometimes more frequently. What is odd is that I was always led to believe it was a one-shot deal but apparently not. I have learned to always have a bottle of the prescription antibiotics (Acyclovir) in my possession so I can start taking it at the first twinge of pain in my ear. Does help with lessening the symptoms, the horrible swelling and blisters and seems to shorten the duration of the episode - usually to about 2 weeks. Guess I'll never have my hair cut very short the rest of my life! I would definitely talk to your doctor to see if they can provide you as much information as you want and need to know. It helps to have information! MelissaD It always helps to have information; the more the better, as long as it isn't incorrect. Acyclovir is a prescribed 'antiviral' medication to treat shingles (or chicken pox) or any other virus-caused ailment, but it is _not_ an antibiotic. There is NO antibiotic that will work at all against any virus. Antibiotics can only help fight infections and diseases caused by bacteria. It's really scarey to know that many bacteria are now quite resistant, or are becoming resistant, to many common and not-so-common antibiotics (think "super bugs"). Another scarey reminder is no new (class of) antibiotic has been developed/discovered in some decades. Sky http://tinyurl.com/bs2ar ----- website about Acyclovir from the U.S. National Institutes of Health |
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Skyhooks ) writes:
(snip) It's really scarey to know that many bacteria are now quite resistant, or are becoming resistant, to many common and not-so-common antibiotics (think "super bugs"). Another scarey reminder is no new (class of) antibiotic has been developed/discovered in some decades. Sky Luckily, not quite true. A completely new form of antibiotic has been found, which attacks bacteria in a completely new way. It is, however, in the very early stages of research, and it will be *years* before it is available for use. I cannot give you any sort of reference. I just know I read it somewhere a few months ago. |
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F.James Cripwell wrote:
Skyhooks ) writes: (snip) It's really scarey to know that many bacteria are now quite resistant, or are becoming resistant, to many common and not-so-common antibiotics (think "super bugs"). Another scarey reminder is no new (class of) antibiotic has been developed/discovered in some decades. Sky Luckily, not quite true. A completely new form of antibiotic has been found, which attacks bacteria in a completely new way. It is, however, in the very early stages of research, and it will be *years* before it is available for use. I cannot give you any sort of reference. I just know I read it somewhere a few months ago. That's wonderful! I haven't heard about this information, and it would be great to learn more. Thanks for sharing, and I'll keep a watch out for more news. Sky P.S. I heard an intersting blurb on the radio a few days ago -- the word "news" came from the directions of the compass (N, E, W, & S). So, "news" is "everything one wants to know about from all the directions around the world" (or something like that) G. |
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Skyhooks wrote:
F.James Cripwell wrote: Skyhooks ) writes: SNIP Sky P.S. I heard an intersting blurb on the radio a few days ago -- the word "news" came from the directions of the compass (N, E, W, & S). So, "news" is "everything one wants to know about from all the directions around the world" (or something like that) G. Wish that were true, but that just one of those things that people have 'back created' because it sounds so neat. The word news is very old (according to my Unabridged Random House dictionary from old English through middle english) and is from the word niwe(s) meaning new. Marg |
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Thanks for the information Bobbie - glad to know I'm not alone! The only
time mine has really caused issues is that I can't donate blood during an outbreak - that's only occured once in about 35 donations. MelissaD "Queen City x-stitcher" wrote in message . .. MelissaD wrote: I know that shingles can be painful - I have a small area on my outer right ear where it constantly recurs - sometimes once a year, sometimes more frequently. What is odd is that I was always led to believe it was a one-shot deal but apparently not. Melissa, I had reoccurring shingles outbreak on my forearm for more than 25 years. It was the reason I left medicine as I could not do direct patient care during an outbreak. I would have 5 or 6 outbreaks a year. The nerve pain was intense and I could always tell when an outbreak would occur. My doctor put me on famvir about 8 years ago and I had a standing refill. The medication did lessen the size and duration. After five years, the shingle outbreaks were down to the size of a dime and only once a year. I have been free of shingles for about 4 years now. Still keep a current rx for famvir though. hth Bobbie V remove the knot with a net to reply |
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"Skyhooks" wrote in message ... MelissaD wrote: I know that shingles can be painful - I have a small area on my outer right ear where it constantly recurs - sometimes once a year, sometimes more frequently. What is odd is that I was always led to believe it was a one-shot deal but apparently not. I have learned to always have a bottle of the prescription antibiotics (Acyclovir) in my possession so I can start taking it at the first twinge of pain in my ear. Does help with lessening the symptoms, the horrible swelling and blisters and seems to shorten the duration of the episode - usually to about 2 weeks. Guess I'll never have my hair cut very short the rest of my life! I would definitely talk to your doctor to see if they can provide you as much information as you want and need to know. It helps to have information! MelissaD It always helps to have information; the more the better, as long as it isn't incorrect. Acyclovir is a prescribed 'antiviral' medication to treat shingles (or chicken pox) or any other virus-caused ailment, but it is _not_ an antibiotic. There is NO antibiotic that will work at all against any virus. Antibiotics can only help fight infections and diseases caused by bacteria. It's really scarey to know that many bacteria are now quite resistant, or are becoming resistant, to many common and not-so-common antibiotics (think "super bugs"). Another scarey reminder is no new (class of) antibiotic has been developed/discovered in some decades. Sky http://tinyurl.com/bs2ar ----- website about Acyclovir from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Sorry - Antibiotics is such a common word I guess I mis-spoke. Antiviral is indeed correct! MelissaD |
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