When I had shingles (stay with me), I tried the Dr.'s recommendation of standard drugs. Day after day, I was in misery. Then I looked online and found some herbal medicine and tried that. Immediately (within 48hrs) I began to notice a difference in my pain level and energy level. Not drastic, but noticable.
My advice is that sometimes regular medicine is, at best, ok, at worst, harmful. All herbal medicines I have tried have at worst, nothing, and at best, helped my body heal itself.
I hope I have helped you.
Best of luck...and I mean it!
ijn