Question 1

what can i do for pain from shingles in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Pain rx, antivirals: Antivirals can help diminish pain if used early in the acute phase (with the rash) but are not useful later.  If the pain persists strongly after the rash is gone, pain specialists may be needed.

Question 2

can i get a tattoo behind my ear or any other part of the body if i had (hzo) shingles in the eye a year and a half ago?

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Not a problem: You can get tattooing in  all the desired body areas with no regard for your Zoster infection.  Consider the long term effect of what your tattoo will look like.  Avoid using names no matter how devoted you are as relationships frequently change.  Avoid inks (discuss with the artist) that can fade over time or spread with time.  Consider also that you might gain or lose weight in that area.

Question 3

is predforte eye drops usually used to treat shingles (herpes zoster) in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Yes but:: The standard approach to herpes zoster ophthalmicus includes oral antiviral therapy (acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir) to limit VZV replication, and the use adjunctive topical steroid drops to reduce the inflammatory response and control immune-associated keratitis and iritis

Question 4

can getting tattoos or piercings cause (hzo) shingles inside the eye to reactivate?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Tattooing is a form of self-mutilation and you should not do it.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
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Question 5

these symptoms are after having shingles 18 months ago. if i could get some relief from the itching and the eye irritation i would feel a lot better.  i,ve tried every cream on the market and they only give temporary relief?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: What you described suggests sicca syndrome, i.e. dry mucus membranes. It would be prudent to see your doctor so that she/he may ascertain if you need to see a specialist. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

is bausch + lomb zirgan (ganciclovir ophthalmic gel) eye drops usually used to treat shingles (herpes zoster) in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Herpes zoster tx: The standard approach to herpes zoster opthalmicus is to treat with antiviral therapy using a systemic drug like acyclovir, valacyclovir or famciclovir. However, gangciclovir ophthalmic gel is still indicated for treatment of herpes zoster opthalmicus. Treatment depends on the symptoms, because if there are systemic shingles symptoms present, a systemic antiviral should be started.

Question 7

a bit mixed info.went to eye dr and he said i could either have hsv1 or shingles on corner lid.didnt test for it. ruled out adenovirus. confused about how i could get hsv1 on the eye, if i never had hsv oral symptoms. i have hsv2 gen.help clarify?

Accepted Answer

: Some afflictions are pattern specific and the similarity of shingles (reactivated varicella virus) to reactivated HSV is close. Almost anyone your age (35 in post) would have had chickenpox(varicella) as a kid or the vaccine. Sorting out the two could be done by specialty labs with a good sample. The doc not feel sorting the two worthy, may treat both the same way. You might ask at your next visit

Question 8

shingles or not? i have electrical shooting pain near my left ear going towards the eye. no rash. very painful. i have had this pain for 5 days. since i am taking predisone daily for polymyalgia could that keep the rash away? the pain is similar to when i

Accepted Answer

A : A board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon may be able to help with the diagnosis and to rule out a dental source for the pain..Typically shingles affects the distribution of a major nerve trunk.  I would expect more of an affected area, involving either the forehead or cheek area if it were shingles involving the area you describe.  The lesions of shingles should have appeared withing five days of you experiencing the the sensation.

Question 9

can i infect someone if i have herpes zoster in the eye? i have a bf with healthy eyes and we kiss and such so our faces are close to each other.

Accepted Answer

Chicken pox: You cannot transmit herpes zoster per se. If the person with you are in contact has not had chicken pox or chicken pox vaccination s/he could get chicken pox from exposure to shingle, as both diseases are caused by the same virus.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 10

can herpes zoster of the eye cause post nasal drip?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Zoster ophthalmicus is very serious and causes all kinds of problems.  If it is causing eye irritation it will naturally end up getting tears down the back of your nose into your throat.

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Is predforte eye drops usually used to treat shingles (herpes zoster) in the eye?

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Can getting tattoos or piercings cause (hzo) shingles inside the eye to reactivate?

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These symptoms are after having shingles 18 months ago. if i could get some relief from the itching and the eye irritation i would feel a lot better. i,ve tried every cream on the market and they only give temporary relief?

A member asked:

Is bausch + lomb zirgan (ganciclovir ophthalmic gel) eye drops usually used to treat shingles (herpes zoster) in the eye?

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A bit mixed info.went to eye dr and he said i could either have hsv1 or shingles on corner lid.didnt test for it. ruled out adenovirus. confused about how i could get hsv1 on the eye, if i never had hsv oral symptoms. i have hsv2 gen.help clarify?

A member asked:

Shingles or not? i have electrical shooting pain near my left ear going towards the eye. no rash. very painful. i have had this pain for 5 days. since i am taking predisone daily for polymyalgia could that keep the rash away? the pain is similar to when i

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Can i infect someone if i have herpes zoster in the eye? i have a bf with healthy eyes and we kiss and such so our faces are close to each other.

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Can herpes zoster of the eye cause post nasal drip?

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