A few months ago I got this rash all of a sudden on the left side of my lower back. It looked like gnat bites, but some were blisters. It didn't hurt until I scratched it and then it started to burn like crazy. I put an ice pack on it and went to bed thinking that it was a reaction to mosquiotos or gnats. The next day it still itched but didn't burn as much. The blisters started to scab over and though it still itched it seemed to be healing. I felt like I was getting sick and had a sore throat but no fever. I figured since the rash was only on one side of my back and slowly going away that I didn't need to see the dr. I really did think it was bug bites and thought that if it were something more serious it would be on both sides of my body. After about a week it seemed to heal but I still have some scars from the ones that blistered. I later heard about shingles and how it can be on only one side. I wish I had checked with my dr. I think I had the shingles. I have had the chicken pox as an adult so maybe it was. I seem to be having similar sores now on my left ear since two days ago. It really hurts and is starting to spread so I'm going to call the dr tomorrow. I have had alot of headaches and dizziness for the past two days too. Has anyone else have shingles and does rsd bring on shingles? I was just wondering. Thanks.