How to alleviate shingles pain?

Honestly, I completely understand how terrifying and exhausting this pain can feel; it literally kept me awake crying for nights. What helped me calm down was using cool, wet compresses on the blisters every few hours. Please make sure you are in touch with your doctor because getting on antivirals early makes a huge difference.

Look, do not scratch those blisters no matter how much they itch, or you will end up with a nasty skin infection. Just apply some cold compresses and rest as much as possible. If the pain is getting out of hand, go straight back to your doc and ask for proper nerve-pain relief.

When my uncle had shingles, we focused heavily on keeping him happy with light, comforting food like warm dal-rice and fresh coconut water to keep him hydrated. Avoid spicy food for a bit since your body is already dealing with so much heat and irritation. Grab some ice-creams too if you need a little mood lifter!

I had shingles last year and the nerve pain is indeed a different beast. My biggest tip is to apply calamine lotion gently over the lesions once they start drying up to stop the intense itching. Also, do not skip any pain medications your doctor has prescribed, take them right on time.