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At 16 i had shingles. three years later i still have stinging pain in one area in my lower back. i can also feel a small lump. is it just muscle spams?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Post herpetic: Shingles can go but leave pain for years afterward. There could also be localized muscle spasm if the pain is intense enough.

Answered 1/24/2014

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A member asked:

At 16 i had shingles. three years later i still have stinging pain in one area in my lower back. i can also feel a small lump. is it just muscle spams?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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