Oh I'm so sorry you have shingles.It's been 2yrs when I had mine.1st time at 18yrs and then at 60.Blisters the size of eggs.Pain was so bad I was taking Vicodin every 2hrs,lost 10lbs.Finaaly had some relief with accupunture.3 months of hell for me.I still have scars on my back and I do believe stress will bring them on.Hang in there...........