Reoccurring shingles since shoulder surgery

I'm a 49 year old female who endured a fall which tore my shoulder muscles completely away from the shoulder, requiring surgery in Aug 2019

surgery and recovery went fine until approximately 4 months later when I experienced a persistent cough, extreme fatigue, irritibility and visual changes. I was seen at an urgent care and they were unable to determine the cause. 2 months later i needed to have a revision to the shoulder as part of the area became unattached again. 3 weeks following that surgery I experienced the worst case of cold sores on my lips and about 4 shingles lesions on the right side of my hairline, on the back of my neck (same side as the shoulder surgery). I had a trail of fluid (under my skin) that traveled from the back of my neck and over my head onto my forehead, landing on my eyebrows. I was placed on several courses of Vancyclovir over the next 4 months-6 months. I have been faithful in taking the daily Vancyclovir maintenance dose but have experienced a couple flair ups. I dont fall into any typical at-risk category and I am having some usual symptoms but also other symptoms that are not controlled with maintenance therapy. ex. 25-30 lbs of excess fluid (edema) in my entire body which started in my shoulder, neck and head. Headaches, irritibility, exhaustion and feeling run down along with vision changes due to the swelling in my eyes. Is this what I have to live with for the rest of my life? Any suggestions or other treatment options?

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