Just one year ago I had shingles develop while in the hospital with a heart attack
Yes the pain is no fun but pain medication helps. Also My Dr ordered Proctozone-HC 2.5% to rub on it. That was a blessing
Unfortunately shingles tend to take time to get past the pain stage but it WILL get better. At the time of the outbreak I doubted that last statement but it really does
Thinking of you and wishing you a fast recovery