Had shingles last Nov 7 this year..but now that d blisters are gone I have different kinds of pain in my left hand..painful to touch , sometimes it seems like there is electric shock, & sometimes..there is a shooting pain..I have tried various over the counter creams like capcaisin, lidocaine spray,terrain n m taking 300mg of gabapentin.but it seems does not work..I will feel relief for 1 to 2 hours only...this has affected the quality of my life and cannot work..
Hi, Thanks for being on Chat Doctor. Your pain apparently is post shingles neuropathic pain. The dose of gabapentin may be increased if it brings improvement. If increase in the dose doesn't bring improvement, alternative medicines like amitriptyline, duloxetine may be started. You may discuss these options with your treating physician. Hope that helps. If you have any further questions, I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.