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Originally Posted by ownedbycats
Hot water? The theory I've heard, albeit for bug bites, is that the heat temporarily overloads the nerve so that the other itchiness (or, in your case, ouchiness) can't get to your brain.
I've also heard a second theory about the heat denaturing/breaking down histamine, but I'm not sure of the veracity of that. Also I don't think histamine is involved in shingles.
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No idea, but thank god I made it through the shower. I was in a state of trepidation, lemme tell ya.
I was thinking of pitching a tent out in the yard. When the cat starts passing you over for greener pastures, you know those ho-baths ain't workin'!
Hitch