Some more great comments.
Just a little clarification: The vaccine is for preventing shingles. PHN pain is a separate issue - occuring after an outbreak of shingles. The most effective treatment for that appears to be a prescription pain patch (Lidoderm is one). I focused on the PHN because many times it is more debilitating than the shingles. Also, many times it is not diagnosed right away since it can occur way after the shingles are gone and the link might not be easy to find.
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