Research into leg pain patterns from damaged L5 and S1 nerve roots used MRI to analyze spinal injuries and found 50% to 80% of injuries corresponded to dermatome sensations. Shingles, also called ...

Shingles is more than just a rash—it’s a viral reactivation that can cause lasting nerve pain, but vaccination helps protect you. It’s rare, but treatable. Quick treatment with the right ...

Second, some who develop shingles end up with a long-term complication called postherpetic neuralgia. This involves severe nerve pain at the site of the rash that can last months or years.

It’s also possible that the nerve damage caused by shingles could disturb the heart’s rhythm, leading to irregular palpitations and even cardiac arrest, per the study.The vaccine may be better ...

The shingles vaccine has benefits that stretch beyond protecting older adults from the painful skin condition, a new study ...