<s>[INST] I have had shingles for 2 weeks and had anti viral medication in time also had the vaccine 3 weeks before I got them . I am still in terrible pain and wonder is it okay to have massage and also accupuncture?  I am still in terrible pain. I try not to take tylenol # 3 too often as i am afraid of long term effects. [/INST] **1. Symptoms persisting after shingles are called as post herpetic neuralgia and following recommendation are worth mentioning:. If the vesicles have Chat Doctor. . Do not wear clothes over the lesion. Avoid friction. If vesicles show secondary infection, apply silver sulphadiazine or tobramycin ointment. As routine; test for H.I.V. as it is common in Immunocompromised patients.2.  Following combination is useful in post herpetic neuralgia: Vang Plasma/sahasaputi brake Plasma: 250 mg each Taped Laura : 500 mg in 3 divided doses [before food]PS. Avoid strong GGUL combinations and Private. </s>