Did You Know!
Shingles Can Cause Burning Pain Days Before a Rash Appears
Many people associate shingles with a painful, blistering skin rash. But one of its most surprising characteristics is that symptoms can begin before anything becomes visible on the skin.
Some individuals experience tingling, itching, or burning pain several days before the rash develops. The discomfort can occasionally be mistaken for another medical problem, depending on its location.
Shingles is caused by the same virus responsible for chickenpox, which can remain inactive in the body for decades before reactivating.
Surprising fact: Someone who had chickenpox as a child can develop shingles 50 or more years later, even without a recent exposure to chickenpox.
