Tingling, itching, or burning in one area on one side of the body. A day or two later, a blistering rash. That telltale sequence suggests you have herpes zoster, better known as shingles. To continue reading this article, you must log in . Subscribe to Harvard Health Online Plus (HHO+) to unlock expert-backed health insights, personalized tools, and exclusive resources to feel your best every day. Here’s what you get with your HHO+ membership: Unlimited access to all Harvard Health Online