your husband is probably suffering from postherpethic neuralgia as a result of the herpes zosters virus. pain management is often mediated with painkillers specifically designed to deal with nerve pain. antidepressants such as amitriptyline or anticonsulvants are effective in this area. although paracetamol and nsaid's do work to. if all else fails mild opiates or opiate likes.
what medication is best for shingle pain after rash is gone its been going on for three months. has tried lyrica for short time and on tegretol now but not working which is best for the pain. my husband is 72 and also has leukemia