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Early tingling or burning on one side can signal shingles before a blistering rash appears, doctors say.
- Tingling, itching, or burning on one side of the body often precedes shingles, followed a day or two later by a blistering rash that signals the onset of the infection.
- Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles, as the varicella-zoster virus does not go away once contracted but remains dormant until reactivating later in life.
- Potential complications from shingles include stroke or heart disease, with studies showing individuals who develop the condition may experience a decline in cognitive function.
- Antiviral medications like acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir can treat shingles most effectively when started within three days of the rash appearing.
- Immunization remains the most effective tool to avoid shingles, with health experts recommending the shingles vaccine to prevent the virus from reactivating and causing significant discomfort.
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