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What are the first signs of shingles? bumps or pain?

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Bumps come later: Most people with Shingles experience pain or discomfort, burning sensation for a day or 2 before the blisters(bumps) appear. Most characteristically, these symptoms and signs affect only one half of the body area.

Answered 11/30/2019

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