Bobbi
I got shingles last October. They ran on both sides of my body, from front to back, just below the breast bone. I never knew anything could hurt so bad. I went to the doctor a dozen times, trying every pain killer known to man--nothing helped. Finally I decided to try acupuncture. It took about 8 visits, but I am now pain free. Every once in awhile, if I get really stressed, I will feel a small amount of pain, just under the left breast bone, but the pain is so minor, I can manage it. You might want to give acupuncture a try. It really worked for me. I have read a number of articles on shingles, with the same results. If the pain lasts after your outbreak, you are more than likely going to have the pain the rest of your life. Acupuncture is painless and really does work. Give it a try