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[|Human|] I got the shingles on the left side of my face eye and head. this started December 29 2013. There are no more blisters for a long time. The pain just won t go away. It is very strong in my eye lids and the eye brow above my right eye. I have been taking gabapentin 300mg and Hydroco/acetamin 7.5-325 mg tabs. How long can I expect to have this pain? I am tired of taking meds.
[|AI|]  Hello thanks for using Chat Doctor Shingles is a viral infection that affect sensitive nerves of the body. Pain resulting after shingles is common especially in adults. Unfortunately, once someone develops shingles, the pain becomes more or less permanent. Painkillers used have to be effective for neurological pains. Carbamazepine or amitriptyline are commonly used Chat Doctor. Talk with your doctor on the possibility of either of these