I had Shingles two years ago on the left side of my head. Could have lost sight in my left eye.
Still, I have post-hepartic pain and take Lyrica.
Made me fatter and I don’t know if it even helps with the pain but, I feel like the pain would be worse without it...
Had it on the right side of my head. Lost 25% of my hearing in that ear. Still suffering from PHN like you. I just use lidocaine topical ointment when it flares up.