Hey all,

I recently recovered from shingles, and I’m worried about the potential for developing postherpetic neuralgia. My grandmother had it, and I saw how much pain she was in for years. I’m wondering if there’s anything I can do now to reduce the risk of developing it. 

For those of you who have had shingles, did you do anything specific that helped prevent the lingering pain? Are there treatments or therapies that you would recommend starting early to prevent postherpetic neuralgia? I’d love to hear about any preventative measures or early treatments that worked for you.

Thank you!