Thanks all for your kind replies, I pray the meds start to kick in soon, I had to ask my Doc for them - as at first he just suggested Paracetamol - and not the anti virals. As I had had shingles before and am a retired nurse, I knew what the medication for this condition is -- and I know that the course is very expensive - maybe that is why at first he didn't suggest them !!
Anyway thanks for being there when I am feeling a bit low !!