<s>[INST] Hey Doctor, I got chicken pox when I was very young around 6 or 7 years old and I got shingles when I was around 34, now I'm 62 I started experiencing the same kind of nerve pain since 8  years ago but no blisters. My son told me and consulted our doctor to get gaba pentene which reduces the pain. Do you think is the pain due to shingles? [/INST] Answer: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Shingles is a viral infection of the nerve roots.So,yes nerve pain can be a symptom of shingles.Proper treatment can avoid chronic pain in this case.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. </s>