The shots of pain would come every couple of minutes. And then you would just pray that it goes off quickly. It was like somebody was turning a screw into my skin.
Patient diagnosed with shingles
My mom had it about 10 years ago. She says the shingles pain remains even after all these years.
Carer of a patient diagnosed with shingles
The pain was so intense, even when moving my mouth to chew something. I sincerely wish that nobody has to go through this kind of pain.
Retelling of the shingles story of Mr. KT Ng, 83 y.o.