I have shingles. And no, I am not re-roofing my home.
Also known as Herpes Zoster, shingles is a sickness caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once a person has chickenpox, the virus enters their nervous system and stays inactive for years. When a person is under stress or their immune system is compromised, shingles can flare up. Typically, it presents as a rash accompanied by severe nerve pain.
Shingles isn’t fun. It’s painful. It can last for weeks.
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