Shingles Pain

Zoster is a condition caused by the reactivation of the Chicken Pox virus that was lying dormant along the spinal cord.  Blisters are seen in a nerve "dermatomal" pattern on the skin. But since the virus is afflicting nerves,  it can hurt a lot.

There are several medical options for treating Shingles Pain. But if you want to try a vitamin/supplement option or in addition to medical,  here you go!

Dr. Eads' recommendations:

1) Methylcobalamin B12. It HAS to be Methylcobalamin form. This is used by the body to remyelinate and repair nerves.  Oral supplements are "OK", but the at-home shots are tremendously better.  This does require a prescription to a compounding pharmacy,  even though it's just a vitamin because it's a shot. The shots are easy.  Just ask us to help you get this and we will! Make an appointment. 

2) TMG.

Not TMJ, hahaha! Tri-methylGlycine can also  repair nerves.  Get 750 mg and take 3 times a day.  Available online

3) MethylFolate. Also known as 5-methylfolate, this form of folic acid repairs nerves. 

But #1 above is the most important!

May your Shingles Pain go away soon! Consider asking your PCP or neurologist for medical treatments, too!