Some time ago I was diagnosed with genital herpes zoster (shingles). In years past, I might have one or rarely two outbreaks of herpes. Symptoms would be sharp pain in my penis culminating with a small amount of skin breaking. The whole episode might last 10 days minimum, three weeks max.
Since the beginning of this year, I've had pain in my penis, my legs and other parts almost constantly. During this four month period I did have one herpes-like outbreak but I'm not getting any sores or breaking skin other than the one occurance months ago. Pain is amplified with sitting or lying down. Pain is less or absent with physical activity. Most times the pain responds to Gabapentin, although lately I'm finding I have to take a whole lot more of it than I'm comfortable with.
I have a very good GP but I think he's a little stumped with this one. I'm thinking there is something else at work here besides herpes. Any learned input would be appreciated.