Hi Judi,

Yes. I had shingles about 5 years ago.

Please go immediately to your doctor if they've just started. There's a window of opportunity with the anti-virals. I think it's up to 72 hours. It won't cure them but can help ease the pain and duration of the outbreak. Just remember that the blisters contain the virus so you need to be careful. I hope you've already been to a doctor!!