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Suggest Remedy For Recurrent Shingles In A Person With Auto Immune Disease
Question: Dr. XXXXXXX Toyal. you answered a question about shingles I do believe you were correct . I also need to ask you a question about my daughter. she has and auto immune disease called Sjogrens Syndrom and she has had shingles 3 times she cannot get shot because of her desiase. Is there any thing to help her not get them again? Appreciate your knowledge about the matter . thank you so much.
Brief Answer:
Boosting the immunity will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Shingles can show recurrence specially in immmuno compromised patients.
It is best to take supplements to boost up her immunity. Large doses of Lysine (2000mg per day) and Vitamin C will help in decreasing the number of attacks.
Lysine is found in proteins, milk, eggs, dairy, apples, pear, pineapple, apricots, green beans and most vegetables. Avoid taking arginine rich foods. Arginine is found in nuts, chocolate, wheat germ, grapes, pumpkin seeds, berries and tomatoes.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Boosting the immunity will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Shingles can show recurrence specially in immmuno compromised patients.
It is best to take supplements to boost up her immunity. Large doses of Lysine (2000mg per day) and Vitamin C will help in decreasing the number of attacks.
Lysine is found in proteins, milk, eggs, dairy, apples, pear, pineapple, apricots, green beans and most vegetables. Avoid taking arginine rich foods. Arginine is found in nuts, chocolate, wheat germ, grapes, pumpkin seeds, berries and tomatoes.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. XXXXXXX Toyal. This is a different question but would I would appreacate your answer. After a car wreak 6 months ago still have brusing and pain is this normal? and can a bulging disk turn into a ruptured disk? and my last question is about Turf Toe doe's it ever completely heal? I appreciate you answers so very much. Thank again YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Turf toe can heal with rest.
Detailed Answer:
The mild pain in the area of bruising after 6 months can be due to a scar tissue in the area or due to a decreased elasticity. You can do a hot compress and light massage with local analgesic ointment. This will help in improving the pain. The bulging disc from a wreck can deteriorate further and rupture if proper rest is not given for the healing to take place.
A bulging disc can also happen due to age related degenerative process. This can heal with proper rest, local steroid injections, improvisation of posture, regular physiotherapy and muscle relaxants. A surgical correction may be needed if it is associated with a nerve root compression.
Turf toe heals with rest and mild anti inflammatory medicines. It can take 4-6 months to heal completely. Exercises are necessary after the acute pain subsides. Toe pick-up exercises build strength, flexibility and dexterity. Put several marbles and a bowl on the floor by your bare feet. Use your toes to pick up each marble individually and drop it into the bowl. Continue until all the marbles are in the bowl, then repeat.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Turf toe can heal with rest.
Detailed Answer:
The mild pain in the area of bruising after 6 months can be due to a scar tissue in the area or due to a decreased elasticity. You can do a hot compress and light massage with local analgesic ointment. This will help in improving the pain. The bulging disc from a wreck can deteriorate further and rupture if proper rest is not given for the healing to take place.
A bulging disc can also happen due to age related degenerative process. This can heal with proper rest, local steroid injections, improvisation of posture, regular physiotherapy and muscle relaxants. A surgical correction may be needed if it is associated with a nerve root compression.
Turf toe heals with rest and mild anti inflammatory medicines. It can take 4-6 months to heal completely. Exercises are necessary after the acute pain subsides. Toe pick-up exercises build strength, flexibility and dexterity. Put several marbles and a bowl on the floor by your bare feet. Use your toes to pick up each marble individually and drop it into the bowl. Continue until all the marbles are in the bowl, then repeat.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr XXXXXXX Toyal. I have another question if I may. I understand you get Neuropathy from chemo. after the chemo will the pain remain. thank you so much. YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Not usually used for pain relief.
Detailed Answer:
Chemotherapy involves many toxic medicines with multiple side effects. It can be used in minimal doses that too locally only to reduce the pain. It can however cause local ulceration, immunity suppression and delayed healing as a side effect.
It is best to consult her physician regarding the need and doses.
Regards.
Not usually used for pain relief.
Detailed Answer:
Chemotherapy involves many toxic medicines with multiple side effects. It can be used in minimal doses that too locally only to reduce the pain. It can however cause local ulceration, immunity suppression and delayed healing as a side effect.
It is best to consult her physician regarding the need and doses.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. Proveen Toyal My granddaughter was in a seriour car accident and sustained a concussion. She is 5 what would be the signs or symptoms for long term that I should watch for.? Thank you very much. YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Please check the following list of signs and symptoms and make sure that she does not have them.
1. Changes in behavior or unusual behavior
2. Changes in speech (slurred, difficult to understand, does not make sense)
3. Confusion
4. Difficulty waking up or becoming more sleepy
5. Double vision or blurred vision
6. Fever
7. Fluid or blood leaking from the nose or ears
8. Headache that is getting worse, lasts a long time, or does not get better with over-the-counter pain relievers
9. Problems walking or talking
10. Seizures
11. Vomiting more than three times
In case she does not have any of the above, then there is no need to worry.
In case she does have the above mentioned symptoms, you might need to consult her doctor or a neurologist for proper examination and tests to rule out anything serious.
Regards.
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Please check the following list of signs and symptoms and make sure that she does not have them.
1. Changes in behavior or unusual behavior
2. Changes in speech (slurred, difficult to understand, does not make sense)
3. Confusion
4. Difficulty waking up or becoming more sleepy
5. Double vision or blurred vision
6. Fever
7. Fluid or blood leaking from the nose or ears
8. Headache that is getting worse, lasts a long time, or does not get better with over-the-counter pain relievers
9. Problems walking or talking
10. Seizures
11. Vomiting more than three times
In case she does not have any of the above, then there is no need to worry.
In case she does have the above mentioned symptoms, you might need to consult her doctor or a neurologist for proper examination and tests to rule out anything serious.
Regards.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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