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Apple Cider Vinegar Paste for Shingles

Mrs. Muldrow (Magnolia, Arkansas) on 10/29/2015

I had a bout w shingles for the first time when I was in my mid twenties, and it was the most horrendous experience of my life. I first noticed a tingling sensation on my right butt cheek accompanied by extreme itching and thought nothing more of it then a bug bite. A couple days later I noticed it began to sprout bumps that were accompanied by pain. My mother has had shingles a few times before so when I told her about it she opted to see them- and behold!! My shingles had been confirmed!! I didn't go to the hospital because again, my mother has had them before and assumed she was the "shingles queen"!! Lol Long story short- Worst 3 weeks of my life!!

Well, just a couple days ago, I began to notice the beginning stages of shingles, and absolutely refused to deal w the same situation. As I've read on several testimonials on this site going to the hospital would be absolutely pointless, plus I'm pregnant and don't want to put anything harmful in my baby's system. I also saw where people almost swear by Apple Cider Vinegar, and I had read where one gentleman suggested making a baking powder paste... What could it hurt right?? Lol So I told my husband about it, and he grabbed some ACV, baking powder, and honey. I took 2 tablespoon orally, and chased it w a spoonful of honey for taste because it's absolutely disgusting!! Soaked a large cotton ball in the ACV, and taped it to my butt (it came back in the same spot) and let me tell ya, it burns like hell!! We're gonna leave it on for a little while longer, and then apply the baking powder paste.......... I'll be back to tell you my results!! Keep your fingers crossed!! Lol And thank you all for your suggestions!!

Replied by Elaine from Ky on 10/30/2015

Dear Mrs. Muldrow,

I have heard of using baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) as a paste for a variety of ails, but not baking powder.

Also, if you try baking soda with the apple cider vinegar instead of baking powder, I don't think it will taste as badly. Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar are a common combination.

Elaine

Replied by Clare from Uk on 01/06/2016

I've got shingles on my face and I have just started using cider vinegar and drinking it! If my rash doesn't scab over bur just heals am I contagious still??

Replied by Friederike from TX on 12/14/2024

I had shingles a year ago. My young adult son used my towel and got chicken pox pretty bad. My daughter then got it from her, but with only a light rash.

Replied by Naomi from AZ on 10/09/2026

For anyone reading the advice about taking ACV internally (in this case 2 tablespoons) don't take it straight. The acid is not good for your tooth enamel, esophagus or sensitive tissues at that concentration. Put the ACV in a glass of water and drink it that way.