The burning can start suddenly\u2014an odd ache, sensitive skin, unexplained fatigue. Days later, a rash appears, and the pain can become intense.
\nMany think shingles only affects older or very sick people, but that\u2019s not true. The virus may already be inside you, waiting.<\/p>\n
Shingles comes from the same virus that causes chickenpox, Varicella (chickenpox). After recovery, the Varicella-zoster virus stays dormant in nerve tissue.
\nIt can reactivate when the immune system is weakened by stress, illness, or aging, leading to Shingles.
\nEarly signs often include burning, tingling, or stabbing pain in one area, followed by a rash that appears on one side of the body along a nerve path.
\nEven after the rash fades, pain can linger. Some develop Postherpetic neuralgia, which may last for months or longer.
\nShingles itself isn\u2019t directly contagious, but the virus can spread and cause chickenpox in someone who isn\u2019t protected.
\nEarly treatment, vaccination, and paying attention to symptoms can reduce severity and help prevent long-term complications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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