So it happened--my biggest fear came true, and I have shingles. First to update status, I have PN caused by MS. So I have shingles now, and surprisingly, so far it's not that bad. Maybe we caught it in time with the Valtrex? Maybe the vaccination I got in 2012 helped reduce the effects? Maybe the lyrica and cymbalta I'm taking already for PN helps? They say that all of those can.

But here's my question: can shingles make PN worse? Even though the site of my rash, while bothering me somewhat, is nothing like what I've seen and heard, it seems like the burning in my feet is a lot worse. I can't find any mention from searching. Does anyone have any knowledge of this? Thanks.