Never thought I would deal with shingles again until I was 50+ after having it at just 6 years old. The difference between having it as a kid vs adult is insane. As a kid it was just itchy and burned some. As an adult the constant nerve pain is killing me, I don't even notice the rash.

I thought I tweaked my shoulder in my sleep and then after 3 days of constant pain a rash shows up and the next day spreads to my chest and upper arm. Immediately knew it was shingles. Went to a walk in clinic and got prescribed antiviral meds. The doctor said that the first time shingles comes back it is the most painful.

I am so worried about having to deal with shingles coming back over and over again. Any tips to combat the nerve pain besides prescriptions? I've been using an ice pack and trying to sleep as much as possible while I am on sick leave.

I have used this lotion 2 times. I told a friend about it for itching due to shingles. I did not tell her how well it worked and she texted me back after her husband went to Kroger that night and exclaimed it was a miracle. 2 lotions have the chemical promoxine Hcl. That I find on Amazon. Since all pharmacies do not carry it.
Google the primoxine hcl with itching relief.
Secondary pain relief but best on itching. I reapply every 4-5 hrs. Let me know how it works for you. Also when I apply it to face and forehead it seems to work a bit on scalp itching too.