thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com.... i understand your concern.... see recurrent shingles is vary rare... but when t happens, it is very hard to treat... mostly happens when shingles occurred first time in elderly patients, or in immunocompromised patients..... treatment involves acyclovir or valacyclovir, painkillers and some soothing lotions...in case of postherpetic neuralgia, gabapentin or amitriptyline is effective... hope this was helpful... hope you a speedy recovery.... regards