Check out this video of a man describing his bout with shingles, including his symptoms and the impact on his daily life.

There are different symptoms of shingles in the prodromal and eruptive stages of the infection. Find out what they are here.

Get some clarification on some common myths on shingles, including the fact that pain and not a rash is the first symptom of the infection.

Even before a rash is visible, people with shingles often report burning and tingling symptoms in one part of the body. Could Valtrex help?

Once the chickenpox have disappeared, the virus can reactivate to cause shingles in kids. One symptom is a rash on one part of the body.

Herpes zoster is the medical term for shingles. Learn about the treatment, causes and symptoms of shingles, including the characteristic dermatomal pattern that appears.

A painful rash is one characteristic symptom of shingles. Take a look at some examples of the rash, and see a doctor if you suspect shingles.

Did you know the symptoms of shingles typically disappear within three to five weeks of infection? Learn more here.

Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a painful condition that affects some people after the symptoms of shingles vanish. Learn the different types of pain associated with PHN.

Because the immune system sometimes weakens with age, senior citizens experience the symptoms of shingles more often than any other population. Learn more here.

Check out some herbal remedies, such as red pepper mixed with lotion and applied to the rash for pain, that some believe help relieve symptoms of shingles.