Hi, I have shinges. It started May 1st, exactly 2 weeks ago. I have a rash around my torso starting at my mid back at my shoulder blade and runs all the way to my front mid breast area. I went to the ER on Friday, May 5th, and they gave me 2 prescriptions, one for 12 oxycodone w/ acetaminophen 5mg/325mg, and 7 day dose of Zovirax. After the ER dose of oxycodone ran out on Monday, May 8, my doctor prescribed 12 more, to take 1/2 tablet with Tylenol q 4-6 hours, and 300mg gabapentin: 2 in the am, 1 at noon, and 2 in the pm. I called the doctor this morning because I am still in severe pain, and he will not prescribe anymore oxycodone, said he will get fined $20,000.00 if they prescribe anymore pain meds for me. He increased my gabapentin to 2 (600mg) in the am, 600mg at noon, and 900mg at pm. I am in in pain and the gabapentin does not relieve this pain at this time. Why can t the doctor prescribe medications that will relieve the pain? Is the Stat Board of Pharmacy really limiting patients to maximum of 24 tablets? Should I look for a new doctor?