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From: Sharron Popovich

Q :  Is there such a form of shingles which is non-eruptive? I've had severe pain, sometimes almost uncontrollable itching, and even numbness from my upper mid abck around to my front midline. ten types of blood tests, urinalysis, x-ray and ultra sound show nothing abnormal. I'm told these are classic gall bladder attack signs, but no stones exist. A CT scan is planned, but I thought the idea of non-eruptive shingles seemed plausable. Your thoughts, please. Thanks

Answer : Hello Sharron. Sometimes shingles pain develops without a rash, a condition known as zoster sine herpete. This usually occurs in elderly patients. Symptoms include burning or shooting pain, numbness, tingling, itching, headache, fever, chills, and nausea. An accurate early diagnosis of shingles in such cases is often difficult. You should consult your doctor for a more accurate diagnosis. 

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