3. Sensitivity to Touch
Medical News Today
Another early warning sign of shingles is sensitivity to touch, even if it’s light. But while some patients claim that their signs are mild, others experience extreme symptoms. Even the gentlest touch can cause intense pain, known as allodynia, where they can’t even bare the touch of clothing on the affected skin areas. Although a number of health conditions can cause allodynia, there are times when it’s a symptom of shingles where it tends to last for months at a time.