Call Now: 248-679-8000 Shingles You are here: Home / Services / Shingles Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles can occur anywhere on the body, but often resembles a cluster of blisters that wraps along the left or right side of the torso. Shingles is caused by the same virus which causes chickenpox, varicella-zoster virus. Once you’ve had chickenpox, the virus lies dormant in the nerve tissue located near your spinal cord and brain. Years later, the virus may re-emerge as shingles. Shingles can last anywhere between two and six weeks. Most people only experience shingles once, but it is possible to get it two or more times. Early treatment of shingles can shorten the life span of the infection and lessen the chance of complications. Symptoms: Shingles is generally characterized by the onset of pain followed by a rash that resembles a cluster of blisters that may cause a painful, burning, or tingling sensation that is sensitive to touch. Shingles usually only affect small section of one side of your body. Other signs and symptoms may include: Fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over Itching Fever Headache Sensitivity to light Fatigue Treatment: While there is no cure for shingles, prompt treatment with prescription antiviral drugs can expedite healing and reduce the risk for complications. Shingles can cause severe pain, your treatment may include medication, a corticosteroid injection or sympathetic epidurals. NOVI, MI 26750 Providence Parkway Suite 120 Novi, MI 48374 248-679-8000 248-596-0800 SOUTHFIELD, MI 22255 Greenfield Rd Suite 500 Southfield, MI 48075 248-849-3186 248-849-3460 QUICK LINKS Conditions Latest News FAQs Privacy Policy & Terms of Us DRIVING DIRECTIONS © Copyright 2021 - Michigan Pain Management Consultants | Marketing For Doctors by M16 Marketing Conditions Latest News FAQs Privacy Policy & Terms