HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

How long does the shingles last on side?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

See below: Herpes zoster usually clears up in 2 to 3 weeks and rarely returns. If the virus affects the nerves that control movement (the motor nerves), you may have temporary or permanent weakness or paralysis. Sometimes, the pain in the area where the shingles occurred may last from months to years. This pain is called postherpetic neuralgia.

Answered 1/19/2021

5.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Last week Wednesday (10th of Feb) I went snorkeling and came out with a rash along the right side of my torso. It was a little ichy. It slowly looked like it was going away but now (last 2 days) has got itchy and sore. Looks like shingles?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Small red rash itchy scabs has lasted months started nape of neck migrated to back then to back of thigh-right side only--mild shingles possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

41 years old. Shingles for 3rd time in less than 2 years. Always on both sides. Sick of meds. Don't seem to work. Feet and legs are covered this time. Last time was face and shoulders. Time before was feet and belly and back.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Last night I started getting a constant itch side of my right ribs underneath my arm pit and it goes into my shoulder blade to mid back. Now burning aching pain. Had shingles in 2016 by that area, but I don't have a rash now? Not sure what else it is?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am experiencing sore throat and ear ache (quality: dull or aching sensation) (severity: mild) . The following also describe me: Body aches and I...I was also diagnosed with shingles last week on right side could that be some symptoms from the shin?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I wish to know how long does shingles last for?
How long doside effects of shingles shot last?
I am 75 who just resrntly got shingles. I have been taking zovirax and acyclovir for 3weeks. Are there any complications or any side effects for being on this medication longer then it was prescribed.? Blisters now went away , buti have a very s
My mom has had shingles 3 times in the last year, all in the same place. Now they are on the other side of her abdomen as well. What can we do?
Shingles vaccine side effects and last how long?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.