Hi @jerid and @hopeful33250, I moved your messages to this existing discussion about Postherpetic Neuralgia and chronic pain. I did this so you can read the experiences of fellow members like @tikigod18 @gmaw4 @cdcc @patsy0315 and @paulbklyn, and connect with them.

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Postherpetic Neuralgia https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-herpetic-neuralgia-231205/
- Postherpetic Neuralgia (Shingles) nerve damage https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/postherpetic-neuralgia-shingles-nerve-damage-around-eye-eyebrow-forehead-scalp-8/
- Shingles on face and in eye https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/shingles-on-face-and-in-eye/
- Shingles https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/shingles-6/
- Recurring Shingles: Any ideas to stop them recurring? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/recurring-shingles/

As you can see, PHN is a commonly discussed topic in this community.
@jerid, I'm sorry to hear that the radiofrequency ablation was only effective for 2 weeks. Have you discussed whether doing it again might have a longer lasting effect?