Yes, I have had shingles before (4 years ago after a very stressfull illness). I caught that fairly early, took the anti-viral meds and kept it to a minimum. The pain seems similiar this time, new location, but no rash or redness. I am only moderately active, so will work on stretches and mobility in case it is muscular. I will also monitor it for a few days and then see my PCP if it continues.

Nancy
Age 56 at diagnosis
Neck Lymph node removed 11/2012
Tonsillectomy perfomed 12/2012 - identified as primary
SCC Left Tonsil with Left Node involvement, DX 12/2012
RX started 1/29/2013, finished 3/23/2013;
Daily IMRT (35 Sessions)
Weekly Taxol/Carboplatin (6 weeks)
PEG placed after week 4 (3/1/2013)
PEG removed 6 1/2 months later (8/12/2013)