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Can a person have shingles on there back with out the rash? also do shingles burn?
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Yes: The rash of shingles usually follows the pain in the same area within 1-2 days, but it can be several days. It is a nerve pain, which often is a burning sensation. Extremely variable severity of pain, but always on one side of body along the course of a nerve.
Answered 1/30/2015
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Yes: Shingles can occur anywhere, with or without a rash, pain, tingling, itching, burning....
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