I determine if it's shingles or a back issue? ...I have had shingles around my torso since Aug. 18th. The rash isn't red anymore, but it's still ... View answer

I have shingles which started 9 days ago. with the onset of shingles which are on my lower right side of my back over my kidney area, came a deep aching pain that comes from inside my abdomen,... View answer

My husband is scheduled for surgery on Monday for a quad tendon tear. I think the rash on his back is shingles no blisters yet.he said it is annoying and itchy. No discomfort. I did not tell him I ... View answer

curious about surface skin numbness .. right side only.. torso... rib cage area and around to my back - not shingles ... View answer

Should I get a shingles shot if I get cold sores on my back during stress that they tell me are a herpes virus? Does the shingles shot somehow worsen that condition? Let me know your thoughts. ... View answer

I had shingles on my left arm on August 1st. Is there any way you can have pain in your upper back from having had the shingles, or would it indicate bone spurs or spinal problems instead? I... View answer

I believe I have shingles. I thought it was hives, but after seeing a physician, I was given prescriptions for Favir (prednisone). I have shingles on my back -- two separate long lines down my... View answer

I have intense burning pain on my right middle back area. Have had two shingles out breaks in the past. I feel this is shingles but have not erupted in a rash. this pain has been for the past two weeks... View answer

Hi...I am currently being treated for shingles. I am a female, age 63. My breakout is on my torso ... experiencing backache on my left side. I have something for pain, but my question is: does... View answer

I m a 56 year old female and have noticed an area on my lower back/hip area that has gotten ... the onset of shingles? I ve not gotten the shingles vaccination, but plan to tomorrow. Would getting ... View answer