What Are The Stages Of Shingles?

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3. Flu-Like Symptoms

Flu-like symptoms might accompany the tingling and pain. In addition to the telltale signs of shingles, some people might experience headaches, light sensitivity and fatigue. This is the body's way of signaling that something is wrong.

The flu-like symptoms normally don't last after the rash appears. Along with the first two stages of shingles, flu symptoms are a pre-cursor to the rash synonymous with shingles. Tingling, burning, pain and flu-like symptoms can last one to five days before the rash.

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