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Suggest Treatment For Severe Asthma And Itching When Diagnosed With Shingles

I am a 47 year old female. My eating habits are by far very bad. I am 5 5 and weigh 99 pounds. I have severe asthma and a history of shingles. I am itching all over now and making myself bleed. This is not shingles it is small raised areas of skin that I am unable to control the itching. Worst place is on my arms and legs, but it appears to be taking over every part of my body now. I am using Cortizone 10 with little relief. Do you think you can help me? I am allergic to all NSAIDS and go into Ana. Shock. Thank you P.S. Is my information held in strict confidence?
Mon, 20 May 2019
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Hello,

You have a history of Asthma & shingles. Since you have asthma, stay away from addictions(smoking, drugs, alcohol, etc).

Consult a GP, get physically examined & get long term control medicines as well as medicine for short term relief.

Bronchodilators & steroids are effective. Stay away from pollution, dust, pollen, allergic food & stress. Emotional & physical stress often trigger asthma.

Take adequate sleep & stay relaxed. Since you have shingles & now have itchy rashes spreading all over. Get examined in ER or by GP. It could be Herpes Zoster(a complication of shingles).

You can apply hydrocortisone cream on the rashes for relieve. Take care of your diet, do not eat junk food.

You may need a course of oral antibiotics/antivirals & immediate medical support. Get treated at the earliest. Neglect may result in a complication, Postherpetic neuralgia.

Take food rich in vitamin B6, B12, folic acid along with minerals like calcium, magnesium & zinc. Stay well hydrated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Asthma And Itching When Diagnosed With Shingles

Hello, You have a history of Asthma & shingles. Since you have asthma, stay away from addictions(smoking, drugs, alcohol, etc). Consult a GP, get physically examined & get long term control medicines as well as medicine for short term relief. Bronchodilators & steroids are effective. Stay away from pollution, dust, pollen, allergic food & stress. Emotional & physical stress often trigger asthma. Take adequate sleep & stay relaxed. Since you have shingles & now have itchy rashes spreading all over. Get examined in ER or by GP. It could be Herpes Zoster(a complication of shingles). You can apply hydrocortisone cream on the rashes for relieve. Take care of your diet, do not eat junk food. You may need a course of oral antibiotics/antivirals & immediate medical support. Get treated at the earliest. Neglect may result in a complication, Postherpetic neuralgia. Take food rich in vitamin B6, B12, folic acid along with minerals like calcium, magnesium & zinc. Stay well hydrated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician