Like I said before. I don't expect a miracle cure or immediate pain relief, but I have been taking my medication exactly as I was told (2x a day), trying to keep clean and whatever else I can think of and I am getting NO relief...... NONE. This has been going on since last Friday, got meds on Monday and it's now Friday again with no sign of a downhill trip anytime soon. I'm reaching the end of my rope with it. I don't know what else to do...... The creams, the valtrex, showers, and "letting it breathe"...... Doc says she will see me Monday if I'm still not showing improvement. Well yay for me......considering at this point all I want to do is sleep because when I sleep I don't hurt and my nerves aren't frazzled...... fabulous.