Vitamins
9.5
Immediate effects
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It works immediately! I took it as soon as I felt under the weather, and in my case, it prevented herpes from developing and subsided in a day. It’s incredibly helpful, especially for those suffering from shingles.
9.5
Significant improvement
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My wife has suffered from shingles for the past 12 months. The vitamin D-3 has significantly helped her overcome various issues, and I am also taking it as I recover from surgery.
L Lysine
9.5
Effective shingles control
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Excellent results! I have tried more expensive brands, but Solgar has proven to be the most effective. I take it to manage shingles, which can sometimes appear as a cold sore or cause headaches at the base of the skull due to stress and poor diet, even without visible blisters.
8.8
Quick relief
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For the prevention and treatment of cold sores, I find lysine essential. When I feel an itchy sensation signalling shingles, I take it immediately. Previously, I used 1000mg, but I now use 500mg since my symptoms have improved. It also helps my husband, who suffers from shingles, as it prevents flare-ups. I am diligent in monitoring my arginine intake too. This supplement provides me with reassurance.
Vitamin B12
9
Local B12 injections reduce shingles pain
Local Administration of Methylcobalamin for Subacute Ophthalmic Herpetic Neuralgia: A Randomized, Phase III Clinical Trial.
Most Relevant Research
We conducted a clinical trial to determine how effective local injections of vitamin B12, specifically methylcobalamin, combined with lidocaine, are in treating pain caused by shingles, known as subacute ophthalmic herpetic neuralgia (SOHN). One hundred and five patients participated, each experiencing moderate to severe pain. They were divided into three groups to receive different treatments: a local injection of methylcobalamin and lidocaine, an intramuscular injection of methylcobalamin with local lidocaine, or oral methylcobalamin alongside local lidocaine.
Throughout the four-week trial, we observed significant pain relief among all groups, but the local injection group reported the most substantial reduction in pain. For example, their pain scores dropped from an average of 6.7 to 2.8, while the other groups showed less improvement. Additionally, most people receiving local injections experienced a clinically meaningful reduction in pain, which wasn't as pronounced in the other treatment groups.
Those in the local injection group also reported significantly less need for pain relief medication by the end of the study, signaling a potential improvement in their overall quality of life while undergoing treatment. Overall, our findings suggest that local methylcobalamin injections, when used with lidocaine, might provide superior pain relief compared to systemic or oral options in patients suffering from shingles-related pain.
Throughout the four-week trial, we observed significant pain relief among all groups, but the local injection group reported the most substantial reduction in pain. For example, their pain scores dropped from an average of 6.7 to 2.8, while the other groups showed less improvement. Additionally, most people receiving local injections experienced a clinically meaningful reduction in pain, which wasn't as pronounced in the other treatment groups.
Those in the local injection group also reported significantly less need for pain relief medication by the end of the study, signaling a potential improvement in their overall quality of life while undergoing treatment. Overall, our findings suggest that local methylcobalamin injections, when used with lidocaine, might provide superior pain relief compared to systemic or oral options in patients suffering from shingles-related pain.
9.5
Pain relief
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I have been using this product for years, learning that cobalamin is vital for recovery from illness. When I developed shingles, I increased my intake and saw the growth of new shingles stop, with healing occurring without blistering. The pain subsided after taking one tablet daily, so I didn't need to go to the hospital; this product is fantastic!