Nerve pain?? First OB

I was just diagnosed Monday and started Valtrex immediately. I am in my second week of my first OB. I have learned that Boudreaux butt cream works amazingly well on the sores and helps to dry it out and reduce itching and pain. Spain salt baths are a life saver also. My biggest concern is the shooting pains down my right groom, hip and buttocks. Also the backs of my legs and butt area is just achy. Is this normal? Is it nerve pain and what else can be done to help it? I'm taking 800mg ibuprofen three times a day and alternating Tylenol. Im hoping it doesn't last four weeks and looking forward to moving on with my life. This site has already helped me so much in these first few days. I will listen to any advice at this point.

Perhaps you could ask your doctor about medication for nerve pain? My coworker recently developed shingles and was prescribed gabapentin for nerve pain. I just happened to remember the name because my dog is on it!