Lifestyle Changes to Manage Shingles

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Lifestyle Changes to Manage Shingles

Because some research suggests that excessive emotional stress and/or severe fatigue can increase your risk of developing shingles, the following lifestyle changes may help improve your health:

Learn what things in your life bring about stress
Try to modify stressful factors in your life
Learn relaxation techniques to help you cope with unavoidable stresses
Schedule eight hours of sleep each night

References:

The American Academy of Dermatology website. Available at: http://www.aad.org/default.htm . Accessed February 21, 2006.

Stankus SJ, Dlugopolski M, Packer D. Management of herpes zoster (shingles) and postherpetic neuralgia. Am Fam Physician . 2000;61(8). Available at: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000415/2437.html.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/ . Accessed February 21, 2006.

Last reviewed November 2008 by ]]>Ross Zeltser, MD, FAAD]]>

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.