i was diagnosed with shingles with no oubreak. i am still in alot of pain. it's been 4 mos how much longer w/pain? . i have had an mri blood work and was on valtrex 3 days after pain started and never had an outbreak. i am on gabapentin and don't think it is helping but am taking it anyway. ice helps and is soothing. how much longer am i going to endure this pain? it's excruciating stabbing itching burning all on the left side. please help!
i've had an outbreak myself and know what you're going through. it sounds like you're suffering from postherpetic neuralgia which can last from several months to a year or even more. if your anticonsulvant don't work you might want to consider asking you doc to switch you to a mild opiod or opiate like painkiller like tramadol.