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Old 06-21-2012, 08:26 AM
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Hi Cheri, my name is Randy. Saw your post and had a question on the Lysine you were taking. I too have gone through a pretty bad bout of shingles, left side of face, ear, below cheekbone toward collarbone, out to left rotator cuff, and shoulder blade. Hurt Hurt Hurt, now I'm going through the nerve pain. What dose of the Lysine were you taking, thanks Randy.
Hello Randy

I was initially on 1000mg a day for about 2 months I think, and was then reduced to 500mg a day "maintenance" dose for a year.

I have not had a recurrence, and I still take 1000mg once a week, which is hopefully what keeps the virus dormant
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