I have had reoccurring shingles for 25 years. Stress is a factor, not always. I had a 2 month bad attack thanksgiving to Christmas. It just finally dried up, and I have a new lesion on my right leg, it just started yesterday! Needless to saw I am at my wits end!,,,, my primary Dr has me on 1000 mg of Valtrex twice a day. Is there any thing else I can try to stop this cycle . Thanks Rosey