i don't know anything about your mother to even guess as to why her shingles case is so bad but basically an individuals response to any disease is unpredictable. post-zoster (herpetic) pain (the name for what she has) can be terrible and my heart goes out to her. there are topical pain medications oral pain medications and even anti-viral medications that can be used so she will need to discuss those options with her doctor -- the person who knows her case and medical history.
mom has a horrible case of shingles from her spine down right leg. she had shot. 31/2 months of pain so far. why? . my mom had shingles shot 2 years ago. she has got a painful case from spine down her leg. she went from very strong to very weak in last 31/2 months. she can barely walk and her leg /foot is numb. what can be done to help her recover? why did she get it so bad?