I have sciatica and shingles in my left leg right now.  I also have a 15 mm herniated disc at L5/S1 and a Pars Fracture (2 in the same area).  I do not take meds well and prefer natural approach.  Any suggestions for either or both.  Im more concerned with the pain and reoccurances than the actual rash, they are drying up already.
Hello, It looks that you are very much clear about your diagnosis. At present, you are more concerned about pain & its recurrences. The shingle lesion will gradually go away, but its affection with nerves sometime lead to excruciating pains. Associated presence of disc prolapse & pars fracture may increase your agony. You should do following to have relief- -Continue to wear a back support like lumbosacral corset-I generally used o prescribe preparation of pregabalin in such cases. Get a prescription from your doctor for same for you.-Take some medicines like seratiopeptidase which help in early recovery from swelling.-After the shingle is over take help from a physical therapist who may help in reducing pain with modalities like infra-red, TENS & LASER therapy.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care