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A member asked:
Can sciatica pain cause a rash?
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Not generally: Shingles can be mistaken for siatica.
Answered 10/27/2013
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No: However, if that rash turns into blisters and burns, that might be shingles. See your doctor to evaluate and treat you appropriately.
Answered 4/28/2014
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