Why am I "up" at 3:30AM? Because, shingles.........
Wife had it on her side a few years ago. She was in pain for five days straight. They gave her oxy and she usually refuses pain med's for some insane reasons, but she took them this time. She slept in a chair for five nights and was just miserable. (more that usual) ..We get the shots now, never thought about it before. good luck.