I had shingles in 2007. 4 horizontal lines across my upper torso. I tried to “be a man” and endure the pain for 3 days, but could not take it any more. Doc took one look, said”Yep, it’s shingles!”
At least the pain killer was effective, and I could not drive,so I got 10 days off work.
Actually, I could drive, but my attention wandered all over. Look, a bird! Leaves blowing in the wind! Flowers! Uh oh, a car. Birds! Hey, I just passed my building! So, I didn’t drive.
There’s nothing worse than clothing rubbing against a shingles spot. Excruciating!
“4 horizontal lines across my upper torso.”
Was it across the whole upper torso, or just right or left side? When Hubby had it, it was only on half of his body. Same for my aunt.