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Sciatica or shingles, how can i tell?
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rash: Shingles, or post-herpetic neuralgia is preceded by a vesicular-type rash before the onset of pain symptoms.
Answered 12/11/2015
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Shingles?: Sciatica doesn't cause a rash. So if you have a rash you might have shingles. I would see your doctor to evaluate this.
Answered 7/8/2014
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