Shingles was one of the worst experiences of my life! I was 55. It felt like someone was holding a match to the infected areas and the sensation was there, 24/7 for 2 weeks. Started on the low back and moved down and up around to the genitals. I had postherpetic neuralgia for about 6 months after that.
https://comments.medicinenet.com/shingles_herpes_zoster/patient-comments-4028.htm

