acyclovir and chickenpox

Keep away from pregnant women and children that have not had chickenpox. If the diagnosis is correct that this is shingles, you are contageous. Also, even with medication when the rash has gone, you may feel the uncomfortable pain for a long time because shingles attacks the nerves. The virus that causes chicken pox, lies dormant in our bodies. You cannot get shingles unless you have had chicken pox.

These treatments are generally given only to people for whom chickenpox is dangerous, such as cancer patients, immune-compromised people, and adults. In preschool and school-age children chickenpox is fairly benign and treatment is often not warranted -- and may prevent development of full immunity, leaving the child vulnerable to a more serious infection as an adult. There is a vaccine available for chickenpox.

Only on his left side of his face starting at the top of his ear, going into his ear (which is swollen and tender) to the left cheek, just by his mouth and small rash like bumps that are seeping a little and are extremely tender and painful. His inner lip and tongue have it too...again only on the left side. it is only his face and ear, no where else on his body. Any ideas what this could be?

I believe the vaccine has been extensively tested, and although I think shingles or chickenpox can cause hearing loss, I haven't seen anything about cases of hearing loss from the vaccine. It sure seems like an amazing coincidence, though! Shingles and the vaccine have been on my mind since I realized last week I probably have a mild case of shingles (on my back). Of course my first thought is--as with any unusual health situation--"could this affect my hearing?

I have never had an outbreak before but recently I had a swollen lip, it was a little numby, then it tingled for a few days and it was annoying.. I am nearly certain it is HSV I, I have not been with anyone that has this and I was tested several years ago and was clean.

Good to hear back from you. Your test is conclusive and you need not worry. Acyclovir medications did not put you at any risk.

But viral disease weakens your body and you need to rest and recuperate and you can do it after falling of all scabs and you have no symptoms. Take protein diet with good vitamins and minerals for speedy recovery. Take care!

I do realize not to self diagnose, but what I am looking for here is insight, advice, similar experiences and the thoughts of others. I am a 21 year old female who experiencing something strange. On May 18th, 2010, I had PROTECTED sex with a guy who has been more of an aquiantance than anything else. I then performed oral sex on him without a condom, then we continued with more sexual activity (again, protected sex.

Worry wort I have ghsv1. The last OB I felt coming in I took 1 week of acyclovir and this was back in July. Since then I've had nonstop irritation pain neuralgia burning. I feel the acyclovir flipped a switch that cannot be turned off.

Shingles occurs in people who have had chickenpox and represents a reactivation of the dormant varicella-zoster virus. The first sign is usually a tingling feeling, itchiness, or stabbing pain on the skin. After a few days, a rash appears as a band or patch of raised dots on the side of the trunk or face. The rash develops into small, fluid-filled blisters which begin to dry out and crust over within several days.

Hello, I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be shingles. Shingles occurs in people who have had chickenpox and represents a reactivation of the dormant varicella-zoster virus. The first sign is usually a tingling feeling, itchiness, or stabbing pain on the skin. After a few days, a rash appears as a band or patch of raised dots on the side of the trunk or face. The rash develops into small, fluid-filled blisters which begin to dry out and crust over within several days.

I was given the shot in error while on prednisone and Humira by a pharmacist. Every 4 to 6 weeks I break out in shingles confirmed by a leading Hospital Infectious Disease Dept. Being treated with acyclovir, gabapentin, pain patches and opiods. At four different occasions with clinical presentation of shingles clearly presenting I tested 1800 to 1926 on the IgG test.

I have recently been itching the right side of my stomach and then a few days later come out in a rash,now it is blistered and i am getting a lot pain and loosing my appetite. what symtom is this?

** 50 dias despues, atrape el virus del chickenpox. Para este, me recetaron una medicina llamada brivudine. Esta la estuve tomando por 7 dias mas o menos ** 88 dias despues, he repetido la prueba vih y el resultado fue negativo otra vez con el metodo EIA en el mismo laboratorio He leido que el brivudine es un antiviral que ataca directamente el ADN/RNA, lo cual se parece mucho a la descripcion del nPEP que me dieron en el foro de HIV prevention.

However, antiviral medication (acyclovir) when administered tends to shorten the severity and course of the illness. Are you receiving any medications? Also, please take care of the personal hygiene and sharing of bed, towels etc as it is a highly contagious dieease.

In August of 2011, I went to planned parenthood because I had a new boyfriend and wanted to try my best not to pass it to him. They gave me acyclovir 2 times a day. I took it for a month and ran out for a couple of days before I got a refill and I had a very itchy rash across the right side of my waist.

Recently i infected chickenpox. About 10 days ago. And here in sri lanka some believe that this sickness gives by god. So they just let the patient inside the house. And dont allow to bath untill 7 - 21 days. Because they believe sickness spread if someone bath before 7 days. Also some food controls. No oily foods can understand. But only white foods ?? I dont care about foods but these days are really hot in here. So i sweat all the day but doesnt allow to bath. Thats a big big problem.

s really bad to be around anybody who has chickenpox if I am pregnant. Has anybody had kids with chickenpox while you were pregnant? How did you deal with it?

I took acyclovir for them and they gradually disappeared. But then a week later they started back up. So now I am on acyclovir daily to keep them from coming back. So far it has worked. Try not to worry. If everything else looks ok then it was probably stress related.

My daughter was diagnosed with Behcet's in 2008. Then in 2009 she contracted herpes (hsv2). She is now having an outbreak of herpes (starting to get under control after 2 rounds of valtrex, back on acyclovir for 2 days) and a flare of Behcet's. Prednisone will make the painful vaginal Behcet's lesions go away but will cause another outbreak of herpes. Does anyone have any suggestions? She's about to leave for a required college trip. Thanks.

Hello, Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles occurs in people who have had chickenpox and represents a reactivation of the dormant varicella-zoster virus. If you do cunnilingus, then you may not get shingles but if you have not had chicken pox then it can be transmitted. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

Small fluid-filled blisters (vesicles), which form in about one day and then break and leak. Crusts and scabs, which cover the broken blisters and take several more days to heal. Have you had blisters yet? I think that what you describe is not yet the full course of chicken pox. CALL your doctor. That's my best advice. They may or may not want to see you but can guide you. (only reason they wouldn't want to see you is to keep the pox from spreading to other people). Can you do that?

I haven't had chickenpox as a child but I has a mild case of me seals. I think my 4 yo has chickenpox and idk if I am at risk for catching it. Do I need to inform my ob I'm in contact with someone with pox?

iv been tested cause iv been around chickenpox a lot and never got them and doctor said I'm immune to them.

Have you had chicken pox, shingles, or the vaccine before? If you have then you're probably ok and already have resistance. While pregnant your immune system isn't as strong so while you're probably ok its best to limit your exposure as much as possible.

Acyclovir and chickenpox

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