question: I recently was treated for shingles after elimination of a bacterial infection & cellulitis. I had all the symptoms except the blisters, my skin was just sore and red; treatment seemed to work.. I am in remission (second time) with DBNHL, and this last time I received a stem cell transplant. The valacyclovir is finished and the symptons are gone, but I have muscle soreness on my upper body torso. I ve tried heat and cold. Neck, shoulders, upper arms, mid/center of back, lower back & hips. With some cramps in the foot, ankle, calf. My doctor explained that the anitbodies are fighting off the virus and these symptoms are the result.....unless I am not understanding correctly. I don t know what this could be. My PET SCAN LAST WEEK WAS GOOD. I would like to understand what is going on. My CBC CMP & lipids are ok for my condition with my WBC a bit lower these recent weeks....2.8 down from 3.7 4-6 weeks prior. Have you any suggestions or questions? Thank you, Janet Matulis