Sorry I'm a few months late. I found this forum after googling Ted's Pain Cream which I'm not using for PHN which is Post Herpetic Neuralgia, meaning nerve damage after shingles. I didn't realized this support group is for PN, NOT PHN, but while searching her for shingles/PHN info, I found this thread.

Unfortunately, between working in healthcare and dealing with shingles/PHN for the last year I know a lot more than I'd like to about the condition. Shingles doesn't have to present at all with the rash you see in adds, there can be no rash or such a slight rash (as in my case) it's missed and anti-virals aren't given. I hope by now you're doing better, as I wouldn't wish this one anyone at all.

I had hoped to be an active member here, but it seems I'll have to go back to Patient as I don't really find others in my situation. Technically, I guess mine is not a neuro problem, yet fMRI's done on people with PHN will show changes.