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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.
How long does shingles last will depend on the condition of the rashes and blisters in the skin. Shingles can happen to any person who has had chicken pox in his/her early life. How long does shingles last will depend on the situation. Any time the virus that is hidden in the nerves may surface up causing shingles.