[Margerie]

I am so sorry to hear your painful ordeal Sherry! It's hard to be stoic forever if you are suffering. I don't know much about shingles relief, but if I were you, I would be thinking outside the box: acupressure/acupuncture, hypnosis, guided imagery- something besides/ in addition to the pain pills. I also know a few people that had their TMD symptoms relieved by a good physical therapist.

Are you able to eat and sleep well?

I hope you feel better soon.