I would absolutely NOT recommend prednisone when you have shingles, or prednisone use after having shingles.
Oral steroids like prednisone and methylprednisolone. Can shingles be treated at home? There is no cure for shingles, but there are some over-the-counter
Although there is no known cure for shingles, various shingles corticosteroids, such as prednisone (Deltasone), to reduce inflammation
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prednisone is safe and effective in reducing symptoms of shingles. shingles occurring near or around the eyes as herpes zoster
Oral steroids like prednisone and methylprednisolone. Can shingles be treated at home? There is no cure for shingles, but there are some over-the-counter
Pain relief: Prednisone can help alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with shingles. Shorter duration of symptoms: Studies have shown that Prednisone can shorten the duration of the shingles rash. FAQs Q: Can Prednisone cure shingles? A: No, Prednisone cannot cure shingles. It can help alleviate symptoms and promote faster healing.
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Although there is no known cure for shingles, various shingles corticosteroids, such as prednisone (Deltasone), to reduce inflammation
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Good story.
Thanks for sharing.
Back to the story - I hadn't really thought of shingles as a result of adult chicken pox, but that is one miserable condition to have. Hmmmm, maybe that Venusian dude that got banished could catch a dose of it?
Goodness, do all such folks have to be possessed of IQs lower than their age? How does this guy manage to dress himself?
Given all that family and friends dished out on him, I'm surprised that: (a) he hadn't been institutionalized; and (b) his revenge was so weak...poison ivy/oak for most folks, a few days of prednisone will handle that.