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Shingles

Frequently Asked Questions

8. What is it like to have shingles?

"A burning, tingly feeling is what I noticed first," said an elderly woman describing her symptoms. "I looked in the mirror, and there was a rash on just one side of my back. Then the shooting pains started. Days later, I could hardly stand to have my clothes touching me. I thought maybe I had hives or poison ivy," she said, "until I went to the doctor."

My Experience with Shingles

"My Experience with Shingles" [5 min 31 sec]

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