I had them in 1999. The pain was nearly unbearable. I don't wish those things on anyone. Shingles and a kidney stone are a toss-up as to which one is worse.

jbc, did the doc not prescribe you Valtrex? Very, very commonly prescribed for shingles. Helps control the outbreak, and helps with the pain.


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Have you tried Google?