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Tip 1 - Shingles-Symptoms

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by DOYT BOLLING | permalink

When the virus that causes chickenpox reactivates, it causes shingles. Early symptoms of shingles include headache, sensitivity to light, and flu - like symptoms without a fever.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/shingles-symptoms ^[1]

Tip 2 - Shingles Health Center

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Manuel Ruiz | permalink

What you need to know about Shingles’ cause, latest treatments, and the first shingles vaccine.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/default.htm%3Fnames-dropdown%3D ^[2]

Tip 3 - First Blush: Early Symptoms of Shingles

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by John Olsen | permalink

Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. Learn about early symptoms so you can seek treatment immediately and prevent complications.

For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/early-symptoms-shingles ^[3]

Tip 4 - Shingles - what is shingles, symptoms, photos, causes and treatment | Patient

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Elycerga | permalink

Shingles is an infection of a nerve area caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes pain and a rash along a band of skin supplied by the affected...
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For further reading: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/shingles-herpes-zoster-leaflet ^[4]

Tip 5 - Shingles: Click for Pictures and Symptoms

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brian Cruikshank | permalink

Shingles is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Symptoms include a painful red rash and blisters. The VZV vaccine may prevent infection.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/shingles/article_em.htm ^[5]

Tip 6 - Shingles Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Shingles Symptoms and Signs - eMedicineHealth

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Hollis Ashman | permalink

Shingles is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Symptoms include a painful red rash and blisters. The VZV vaccine may prevent infection.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/shingles/page3_em.htm ^[6]

Tip 7 - Shingles: Read About Symptoms, Treatment and the Vaccine

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Maurice van Uden | permalink

The chickenpox virus (varicella zoster) causes shingles (herpes zoster), a painful, blistering contagious rash. Get the facts on shingles treatment, symptoms, the shingles vaccine, and the contagious period of this viral infection.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/shingles_herpes_zoster/article.htm ^[7]