@ruthec
I just stumbled across this support group and feel encouraged just knowing you are out there. I’m an 82 yr old woman and had shingles in early September. Terribly painful and turned into PHN. Otherwise I’m in good health although have had various illnesses as I’ve aged. The PHN is across my shoulder blade area, armpit and across upper chest. Generally a burning pain with spikes of stabbing pain. I’m currently on gabapentin 600 mg and Tylenol. I was tried on supplemental Nortriptyline and also Tylenol with codeine. Both had unpleasant side effects so stopped. Can’t take Advil because on an anticoagulant. I’m feeling very discouraged as I realize this could continue such a long time! I look fine and people don’t realize how hard chronic pain is. I’m wondering how much gabapentin others have found helpful. When I increased my dose, I felt light headed and unsteady. Help?