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Brian: Diagnosed with Shingles
Brian 7-10-20
Personal Experience: Shingles & Grafex
During a stressful time (I was moving and renovating), I started feeling sharp
discomfort on my lower back. It was easily irritated, especially when I was working
and burned like fire. Soon, tiny painful blisters formed and began to wrap around my
waist. I finally saw my doctor and was diagnosed with shingles.
Of course, he immediately offered a cocktail of pharmaceuticals — from antivirals,
nerve pain treatment and generic painkillers. Sticking with my personal philosophy
to avoid prescription meds, when I declined.
Shingles is no joke. Many find it completely debilitating – and without question, I felt it.
Because I had applied Grafex to bug bites and other abrasions with success, I
decided I would apply it to my shingles. The relief was immediate.
The pain and itching subsided, the redness faded away and I was able to continue
with my daily work and leisure activities with only minor discomfort. After applying
the Grafex twice or more a day, the blisters became less painful, less deep and less
frequent. Soon, the only problem spot that remained was on my waistline, irritated
by clothing. I focused on these spots at night and they were gone before I knew it.
Grafex is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Reducing the swellingfrom the
shingles virus helped me heal with less pain and faster than anticipated and predicted