So...... Waiting to hear back from doc if my surgery needs to be delayed since I have shingles. On my face. Specifically along the nerve that runs from my ear under my eye and down my nose... It's not until 2/4, but not sure how long this will last.

So...... Waiting to hear back from doc if my surgery needs to be delayed since I have shingles. On my face. Specifically along the nerve that runs from my ear under my eye and down my nose... It's not until 2/4' date=' but not sure how long this will last.[/quote']

I have a list of Vitamins u can take to get rid of it. Worked like a charm when both my kids had them. Completely gone in a week. I'm at work right now, will post as soon as I get home

Thank you so much!!! This is the first time I have had them. Since its on my face, it's harder to cover up. Can't risk infection....

Is shingles contagious? I always thought it was not but a friend of mine has taken off work because she believes she is contagious.

Any thoughts?

You could infect someone if they have never had chicken pox before. Same protocol as chicken pox. Stay home till you scab over.

Ah okay. Thanks!

Was told its highly contagious. Since its on my face, I can't cover it the same as if it were on my body. Need to take extra precautions until they are all scabbed over.

L-Lysine 500 mg-2 times a day

Vitamin C 2000mg-2 times a day

Cayenne Capsules

Vitamin B 100mg-3 times a day

Zinc 80 mg a day for 1 week

Calcium 1500mg a day for 1 week

Magnesium 750mg a day for 1 week

Vitamin E 400-800 IU daily

Echinacea

Don't know why but this works. Best wishes. Hope your surgery doesn't get cancelled.

I've had shingles twice. After you get over it, I would recommend getting the shingles vaccine.

Off work three weeks. Surgery is delayed. Moving from 4th to 18th I think. This is pain. Eye is swollen shut. Ugh. WWWWWHHHHYYYYYYYY????????

:-(

I'm so sorry to hear about this I feel your pain...kind of. I had shingles a month before my surgery. Those things are nasty little boogers. My case wasn't as severe as yours and it was on my back but it was miserable for about 3 weeks. I know that having your surgery pushed back a couple of weeks is heartbreaking right now when you are so excited to begin your new life but in a few months when you are dropping pounds like crazy and your new body is peeking thru this will all be just a little bump in the road and a distant memory. I hope you feel better soon and heal up quickly...and I wish you an easy and speedy recovery from surgery as well

Thank you!!!! I'm bummed it was pushed back, but I know it's for my own safety.

In the mean time I'm going to start unpacking my clothes from when I had a successful attempt at weight loss. Also checking out wedding dressed while I wait. Then one month post op I will get to go dress shopping and be able to buy a smaller size knowing I will fit in by the time my wedding happens. Don't want to stress. And on my other post a member eased so much fear about pain.

I blame insurance for stressing me out and causing shingles. Wish I could make them pay, but just knowing surgery is happening in a little over a month has me so excited!!!!! Can't wait!!!!

Also it's the 25th. So get my count down STARTED!!!!! :-)

Thank you!!!! I'm bummed it was pushed back, but I know it's for my own safety.

In the mean time I'm going to start unpacking my clothes from when I had a successful attempt at weight loss. Also checking out wedding dressed while I wait. Then one month post op I will get to go dress shopping and be able to buy a smaller size knowing I will fit in by the time my wedding happens. Don't want to stress. And on my other post a member eased so much fear about pain.

I blame insurance for stressing me out and causing shingles. Wish I could make them pay, but just knowing surgery is happening in a little over a month has me so excited!!!!! Can't wait!!!!

Way to stay positive! Your surgery will be here before you know it