I would think it is: residual pain from the nerve irritation of herpes zoster/shingles. This is fairly common. About 20% of patients report some pain at 3 months. It does seem to improve with time. There are various treatments for this pain called post-herpetic neuralgia including topical lidocaine or capsaicin or oral medication including gabapentin. Work with your Doctor to confirm the diagnosis and pursue treatment
Answered 11/28/2017
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