 [ Symptoms ] i was diagnosed with shingles with no oubreak i am still in alot of pain it is been 4 mos how much longer wpain  i have had an mri blood work and was on valtrex 3 days after pain started and never had an outbreak i am on gabapentin and do not think it is helping but am taking it anyway ice helps and is soothing how much longer am i going to endure this pain it is excruciating stabbing itching burning all on the left side please help [ Disease ] vicodin is a pain medication that should really not be used in pregnant women unless the doctor or health care provider feels that the benefits outweigh the risks