Does shingles make you lose weight?

The older you are when you get shingles, the greater your chances of developing PHN. The PHN pain can cause depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, and weight loss. Some people with PHN find it hard to go about their daily activities, such as dressing, cooking, and eating.

Can shingles affect appetite?

Studies have shown that shingles and PHN affect the sufferer in all 4 health domains: Physical (loss of appetite, weight loss, insomnia, reduced mobility and activity); psychological (depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating); social (withdrawal, isolation, loss of independence) and functional (personal care.

Does shingles affect eating?

Patients with shingles infection or lesions should avoid excess arginine (an amino acid) in their diet. Food sources of arginine to avoid include nuts and seeds, beans and lentils, soybeans and tofu, gelatin, canned tuna, chicken, egg, whole grain wheat flour, raw garlic and onion, and chocolate syrup.

Can shingles cause GI problems?

They note that when the virus reactivates in neurons that project to the skin, it produces the tell-tale rash. But if it reactivates in enteric neurons, it can cause a painful gastrointestinal disorder. “In the absence of rash, nobody ever suspected shingles,” explains Gershon.

What can I eat for breakfast if I have shingles?

One of the most potent shingles busters can be found in foods brimming with lysine, an amino acid that puts the skids on the cellular growth of the zoster virus. So lysine up with wild-caught, deep-sea fish and seafood, lamb, turkey, beans, dairy products, along with dried apricots, raisins and figs.

Can immunocompromised get Shingrix?

Q: Can Shingrix be administered to immunocompromised individuals? A: While Shingrix is not contraindicated in immunocompromised persons, it is not recommended by ACIP at this time.