“Mom has this blistering rash wrapping around her side. She says the burning pain is unbearable. ER wait is 8 hours! What can we do?. Full article 👇 💬”

The pain associated with shingles is due to nerve inflammation caused by the virus. This can result in a burning, sharp, or shooting pain that can be debilitating. The severity of the pain is one of the most debilitating aspects of shingles, and it can persist even after the rash has healed, a condition known as postherpetic neuralgia.

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