I have nerve damage pain in my left foot since my last surgery. The doctor gave me a cortisone shot last Friday and in three weeks, we'll reevaluate it.
As far as the shingles are concerned 500 mg of Lysine a day keeps them under control. 1500 mg when you are having an attack. I was on a preventive dose of Valtrex, but it's too expensive. You can get the lysine at a natural food store or WalMart.
Interesting about the Lyrica. I was considering talking to my doctor about it for my fibromyalgia.