Has anyone ever heard of mangosteen juice helping someone with shingles?!
Question: My grandfather has shingles and postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after the rash). He is quite elderly, 90 years old but very healthy otherwise. You would never know he is 90. I was wondering if anyone has heard of this juice helping with this pain from shingles. I hate to see him in such pain.
Answers: My grandfather has shingles and postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after the rash). He is quite elderly, 90 years old but very healthy otherwise. You would never know he is 90. I was wondering if anyone has heard of this juice helping with this pain from shingles. I hate to see him in such pain.
Have read about it, but you know you can't rely completely on what is posted in the Net. However, i have helped a few patients with papaya and pineapple. Supplements derived from papaya (called papain), pineapple (called bromelain), can be found online, in health food stores, and in some grocery and drug stores.
Side effects of proteolytic enzymes may include digestive upset and allergic reactions. People with allergies to pineapple or papaya should avoid supplements derived from those fruit. Proteolytic enzymes, particularly bromelain and papain, should not be taken with warfarin (Coumadin), aspirin, or other "blood-thinning" medications as it may increase the effect of the drug.
Geranium oil may also be used as a topic aid for pain and neuralgia. Just remember to use oil, not essential oil.
Cool compresses help relief discomfort, too.