According to de Lapouge, the fossil bones may belong to one of the largest humans known to have existed. He estimated from the bone size that the human may have been about 3.50 metres (11.5 ft) tall. No modern peer-reviewed study has been published about the alleged giant bone fragments.
A case of shingles can last for up to a few weeks or more. The early symptoms include pain, itching, tingling, or a burning sensation at one location on the body, such as one side of the waist or face. A few days after these symptoms begin, the skin on the afflicted body part develops fluid-filled blisters.
In fact, half of people who live to age 85 develop shingles. Most people who receive treatment soon after shingles blisters appear will experience relief from pain and heal from the lesions within three to five weeks. Additionally, the blisters often leave no scars. Shingles Causes