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Can shingles cause lower back pain?
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depends on location: It depends on the location of the rash and the nerves involved.
Answered 7/7/2013
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Certainly!: But you need to see superficial lesions to be sure!
Answered 4/28/2018
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Yes: It can be very painful but it never crosses the midline
Answered 10/25/2017
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