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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 days later by a blistering rash that typically affects one side.
- Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles, as the varicella-zoster virus remains dormant in nerve tissue until reactivating later in life.
- Potential complications from shingles include stroke or heart disease, with studies showing individuals who develop the condition may experience decline in cognitive function.
- Patients should contact a healthcare provider immediately upon noticing symptoms, as antiviral medications like acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir are most effective within three days of rash onset.
- The shingles vaccine is highly effective at preventing the disease, making immunization the recommended approach for adults ages 50 and older to reduce risk.
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