Become an Ayurvedic Clinician:Explore our Certification Courses
College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion
Enroll Now
 
Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion


MORE OPTIONSDown Triangle

FIND SYMPTOMS

DIGESTION

ELIMINATION

WEIGHT LOSS

EATING DISORDERS

MY SAVED SYMPTOMS

AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

SHINGLES

Symptoms / Skin / Skin Other / Shingles

Print Shingles
Share on Social Media
Share Content with Friends & Clients

Click one of the buttons above, or cut and paste the following link to share this page with your network. This link will automatically track your referrals to Joyful Belly:

Share URL for Shingles

Copy Link

About Sharing Content & Referrals.

Written by John Immel Asheville, NC
Sign in to review or comment 19 likes

Table of Contents

Are you prone to a problem with 'Shingles'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Skin by taking the free skin quiz:

TAKE THE SKIN QUIZ

Disclaimer: 'Shingles' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

ARE YOU NEW TO AYURVEDA? GET THE BASICS

WHAT HAS ALREADY HELPED YOU HEAL SHINGLES?

Improve the accuracy of your recommendations by letting us know what is working.

DIET REMEDIES FOR 'SHINGLES'

Answer some questions about how foods make you feel. Then you'll receive a full food report customized for you.
COMPUTE MY DIET FOR SHINGLES
OR, GET A GENERAL DIET FOR BALANCING SHINGLES

SKIN TIPS

DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.

Other:

Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3

SHINGLES IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3 - ATTACKING TISSUE

If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue. (See all disease stages on JB)

GET MY FREE AYURVEDA BODY MAP

AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Shingles'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
VATA AVOID VATA FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE SHINGLES
FIND OUT

Status Unknown

Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Vata' dosha.
PITTA AVOID PITTA FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE SHINGLES
FIND OUT

Status Unknown

Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Pitta' dosha.

To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE CAUSES

Are you prone to a problem with 'Shingles'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Skin by taking the free skin quiz:

TAKE THE SKIN QUIZ
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Shingles'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.

Skin Other

Painful rash
Risk Factor: 190% more often
Complication: +2.6 times as often
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Painful rash.
,
Skin Infection
Risk Factor: 140% more often
Complication: +2.4 times as often
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Skin Infection.

Peripheral Nervous System

Neuralgia
Risk Factor: 220% more often
Complication: +2.8 times as often
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Neuralgia.

Biocharacteristics of 1,445 People Reporting Shingles

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Shingles were less aggravated than 59% of other symptoms. From the 1,445 people who reported Shingles average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Pungent
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Pungent.
75.2% avg client level
19.8% (286) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Hot
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Hot.
70.9% avg client level
24.6% (356) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Salty
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Salty.
67.4% avg client level
29.3% (424) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Sweet
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Sweet.
62.6% avg client level
28.8% (416) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Bitter
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Bitter.
56.7% avg client level
23.2% (335) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Pitta Aggravates
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Pitta.
56.4% avg client level
33.3% (481) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Dry
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Dry.
55.6% avg client level
26.6% (384) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Oily
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Oily.
54.0% avg client level
26.9% (389) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Gooey
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Gooey.
52.8% avg client level
19.7% (284) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Astringent
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Astringent.
52.0% avg client level
24.8% (358) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Kapha
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Kapha.
51.2% avg client level
35.4% (512) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Toxic
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Toxic.
50.4% avg client level
29.9% (432) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Light
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Light.
49.2% avg client level
27.1% (391) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Vata Aggravates
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Vata.
44.0% avg client level
33.1% (478) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Difficult
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Difficult.
32.3% avg client level
33.1% (478) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Heavy
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Heavy.
29.5% avg client level
27.6% (399) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Cold
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Cold.
25.8% avg client level
20.3% (294) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Sour
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Sour.
21.5% avg client level
21.1% (305) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution

Risk Factors of Shingles

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Shingles. Overall, 3.99% of people surveyed reported Shingles.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 3.99%

Review These Common Risk Factors

Feel underweight (2358)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Feel underweight.
83 cases with both
3.5% of cases
10% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Feel overweight.
984 cases with both
3.9% of cases
insignificant difference
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Hyperactive, quick.
375 cases with both
1.9% of cases
50% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Fatigue / tired.
759 cases with both
4.5% of cases
10% more often
Male (1336)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Male.
47
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.5% of cases
10% less often
Female (26227)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Female.
1115 cases with both
4.3% of cases
10% more often
Show All
Scabies (211)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Scabies.
30
Small number of cases
cases with both
14.2% of cases
260% more often
Neuralgia (784)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Neuralgia.
100 cases with both
12.8% of cases
220% more often
Painful rash (516)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Painful rash.
60 cases with both
11.6% of cases
190% more often
Whooping Cough (232)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Whooping Cough.
25
Small number of cases
cases with both
10.8% of cases
170% more often
Laryngitis (906)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Laryngitis.
89 cases with both
9.8% of cases
150% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Nerve Damage.
28
Small number of cases
cases with both
9.6% of cases
140% more often
Skin Infection (608)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Skin Infection.
58 cases with both
9.5% of cases
140% more often
Past Chemotherapy (447)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Past Chemotherapy.
42
Small number of cases
cases with both
9.4% of cases
140% more often
Staph infection (1066)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Staph infection.
97 cases with both
9.1% of cases
130% more often
Radiation (Current or Past) (486)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Radiation (Current or Past).
43
Small number of cases
cases with both
8.8% of cases
120% more often
Venereal Disease (781)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Venereal Disease.
68 cases with both
8.7% of cases
120% more often
Grave's Disease (229)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Grave's Disease.
20
Small number of cases
cases with both
8.7% of cases
120% more often
Gout (451)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Gout.
38
Small number of cases
cases with both
8.4% of cases
110% more often
Liver spots numerous (3200)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Liver spots numerous.
264 cases with both
8.3% of cases
110% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Joint pain after eating.
59 cases with both
8.3% of cases
110% more often
Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease (242)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease.
20
Small number of cases
cases with both
8.3% of cases
110% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Lungs Irritated / Inflamed.
86 cases with both
8.3% of cases
110% more often
Prolapsed Uterus (769)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Prolapsed Uterus.
63 cases with both
8.2% of cases
110% more often
Skin cancer (1006)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Skin cancer.
82 cases with both
8.2% of cases
110% more often
Enlarged Spleen (328)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Enlarged Spleen.
27
Small number of cases
cases with both
8.2% of cases
110% more often
Chronic Infection (1413)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Chronic Infection.
115 cases with both
8.1% of cases
100% more often
Cancer (1357)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Cancer.
110 cases with both
8.1% of cases
100% more often
Fistula (425)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Fistula.
34
Small number of cases
cases with both
8% of cases
100% more often
Rheumatoid Arthritis (1204)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
96 cases with both
8% of cases
100% more often
Bronchitis (3856)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Bronchitis.
310 cases with both
8% of cases
100% more often
Flat rash (526)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Flat rash.
42
Small number of cases
cases with both
8% of cases
100% more often
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia (2605)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Osteoporosis / Osteopenia.
205 cases with both
7.9% of cases
100% more often
Mononucleosis (Past) (2257)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Mononucleosis (Past).
179 cases with both
7.9% of cases
100% more often
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) (2279)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS).
179 cases with both
7.9% of cases
100% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Oozing Sores on Skin.
23
Small number of cases
cases with both
7.9% of cases
100% more often
Ringworm (712)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Ringworm.
56 cases with both
7.9% of cases
100% more often
Prolapsed Bladder (690)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Prolapsed Bladder.
54 cases with both
7.8% of cases
100% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Blood or pus in mucus.
36
Small number of cases
cases with both
7.8% of cases
100% more often
Strep Throat (1657)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Strep Throat.
129 cases with both
7.8% of cases
100% more often
Hysterectomy (3069)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Hysterectomy.
240 cases with both
7.8% of cases
100% more often
Osteoarthritis (3252)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Osteoarthritis.
250 cases with both
7.7% of cases
90% more often
Fibromyalgia (3094)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Fibromyalgia.
239 cases with both
7.7% of cases
90% more often
Raised & bumpy rash (1605)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Raised & bumpy rash.
123 cases with both
7.7% of cases
90% more often
Bones brittle / break easily (575)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Bones brittle / break easily.
44
Small number of cases
cases with both
7.7% of cases
90% more often
Pneumonia (2799)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Pneumonia.
213 cases with both
7.6% of cases
90% more often
Blisters (609)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Blisters.
46
Small number of cases
cases with both
7.6% of cases
90% more often
Skin growths - other (619)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Skin growths - other.
47
Small number of cases
cases with both
7.6% of cases
90% more often
Swollen joints (2624)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Swollen joints.
199 cases with both
7.6% of cases
90% more often
Liver Sore (883)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Liver Sore.
67 cases with both
7.6% of cases
90% more often
Hives (2397)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Hives.
179 cases with both
7.5% of cases
90% more often
Boils (1160)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Boils.
87 cases with both
7.5% of cases
90% more often
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting).
93 cases with both
7.4% of cases
90% more often
Skin Allergy / Contact dermatitis (1872)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Skin Allergy / Contact dermatitis .
138 cases with both
7.4% of cases
90% more often
Fragile skin/breaks easily (1846)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Fragile skin/breaks easily.
136 cases with both
7.4% of cases
90% more often
Sores on tongue (2144)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Sores on tongue.
156 cases with both
7.3% of cases
80% more often
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis (1940)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis.
142 cases with both
7.3% of cases
80% more often
Wheezing (2488)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Wheezing.
182 cases with both
7.3% of cases
80% more often
Seizures (452)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Seizures.
33
Small number of cases
cases with both
7.3% of cases
80% more often
Colon surgery (416)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Colon surgery.
30
Small number of cases
cases with both
7.2% of cases
80% more often
Lumps on Surface of Belly (713)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Lumps on Surface of Belly.
51 cases with both
7.2% of cases
80% more often
Pancreatic Insufficiency (545)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Pancreatic Insufficiency.
39
Small number of cases
cases with both
7.2% of cases
80% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Non-healing sore / ulcer.
59 cases with both
7.2% of cases
80% more often
Fever (Current) (294)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Fever (Current).
21
Small number of cases
cases with both
7.1% of cases
80% more often
Kidney Infection (1649)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Kidney Infection.
117 cases with both
7.1% of cases
80% more often
Glaucoma (430)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Glaucoma.
30
Small number of cases
cases with both
7% of cases
80% more often
Hypoglycemic (2714)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Hypoglycemic.
191 cases with both
7% of cases
80% more often
Uterine Fibroids (2888)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Uterine Fibroids.
199 cases with both
6.9% of cases
70% more often
Skin problems entire body (1396)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Skin problems entire body.
97 cases with both
6.9% of cases
70% more often
Under a physician's care (5319)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Under a physician's care.
369 cases with both
6.9% of cases
70% more often
Taking Western pharmaceuticals (6618)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Taking Western pharmaceuticals.
448 cases with both
6.8% of cases
70% more often
Vitiligo / white patches (1152)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Vitiligo / white patches.
78 cases with both
6.8% of cases
70% more often
Purpura (429)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Purpura.
29
Small number of cases
cases with both
6.8% of cases
70% more often
Goiter (482)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Goiter.
33
Small number of cases
cases with both
6.8% of cases
70% more often
Chronic cough (1911)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Chronic cough.
130 cases with both
6.8% of cases
70% more often
Raynaud's Syndrome (471)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Raynaud's Syndrome.
32
Small number of cases
cases with both
6.8% of cases
70% more often
Sinus Infection (5489)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Sinus Infection.
367 cases with both
6.7% of cases
70% more often
Post Menopausal (6871)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Post Menopausal.
462 cases with both
6.7% of cases
70% more often
Duodenal Ulcer (373)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Duodenal Ulcer.
25
Small number of cases
cases with both
6.7% of cases
70% more often
Endometriosis (2421)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Endometriosis.
162 cases with both
6.7% of cases
70% more often
Wrinkles on Skin (4279)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Wrinkles on Skin.
285 cases with both
6.7% of cases
70% more often
Tongue deviates to right/left (484)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Tongue deviates to right/left.
32
Small number of cases
cases with both
6.6% of cases
70% more often
Autoimmune Disorders (5726)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Autoimmune Disorders.
379 cases with both
6.6% of cases
70% more often
High Triglycerides (3447)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and High Triglycerides.
227 cases with both
6.6% of cases
70% more often
Edema (2527)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Edema.
163 cases with both
6.5% of cases
60% more often
Implant / Prosthesis (787)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Implant / Prosthesis.
51 cases with both
6.5% of cases
60% more often
Sinus pain in cheeks (4378)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Sinus pain in cheeks.
284 cases with both
6.5% of cases
60% more often
Warts (2402)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Warts.
157 cases with both
6.5% of cases
60% more often
Sensitive to Poison Ivy (4129)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Sensitive to Poison Ivy.
268 cases with both
6.5% of cases
60% more often
Knee surgery (1915)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Knee surgery.
124 cases with both
6.5% of cases
60% more often
Sciatica (4357)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Sciatica.
279 cases with both
6.4% of cases
60% more often
Appendectomy (2496)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Appendectomy.
159 cases with both
6.4% of cases
60% more often
Interstitial Cystitis (878)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Interstitial Cystitis.
56 cases with both
6.4% of cases
60% more often
Urinary incontinence (3117)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Urinary incontinence.
201 cases with both
6.4% of cases
60% more often
Tendinitis (2623)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Tendinitis.
167 cases with both
6.4% of cases
60% more often
Joint pain in fingers (6489)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Joint pain in fingers.
417 cases with both
6.4% of cases
60% more often
Ear pain/infection (5405)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Ear pain/infection.
342 cases with both
6.3% of cases
60% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Difficulty expectorating.
88 cases with both
6.3% of cases
60% more often
Kidney / Bladder Stones (1849)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Kidney / Bladder Stones.
116 cases with both
6.3% of cases
60% more often
Appendicitis (1169)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Appendicitis.
74 cases with both
6.3% of cases
60% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Guarding area of pain.
56 cases with both
6.3% of cases
60% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Shingles

People who report Shingles were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting).
93 cases with both
+3.4 times more likely
6% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Neuralgia
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Neuralgia.
100 cases with both
+2.8 times more likely
7% of cases
2.54% (784 cases)
Painful rash
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Painful rash.
60 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
4% of cases
1.51% (516 cases)
Skin Infection
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Skin Infection.
58 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
4% of cases
1.7% (608 cases)
Staph infection
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Staph infection.
97 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
7% of cases
3.01% (1,066 cases)
Fibromyalgia
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Fibromyalgia.
239 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
17% of cases
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Laryngitis
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Laryngitis.
89 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
6% of cases
2.78% (906 cases)
Gout
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Gout.
38 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
3% of cases
1.4% (451 cases)
Liver Sore
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Liver Sore.
67 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
5% of cases
2.35% (883 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Lungs Irritated / Inflamed.
86 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
6% of cases
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Lumps on Surface of Belly.
51 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
4% of cases
1.93% (713 cases)
Show All
Past Chemotherapy
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Past Chemotherapy.
42 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
3% of cases
1.45% (447 cases)
Cancer
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Cancer.
110 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
8% of cases
3.88% (1,357 cases)
Skin cancer
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Skin cancer.
82 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
6% of cases
2.94% (1,006 cases)
Venereal Disease
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Venereal Disease.
68 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.46% (781 cases)
Chronic Infection
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Chronic Infection.
115 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
8% of cases
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
96 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
7% of cases
3.45% (1,204 cases)
Abdominal surgery
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Abdominal surgery.
77 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis.
142 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
10% of cases
5.07% (1,940 cases)
Flat rash
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Flat rash.
42 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.53% (526 cases)
Pneumonia
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Pneumonia.
213 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
15% of cases
7.7% (2,799 cases)
Raised & bumpy rash
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Raised & bumpy rash.
123 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
9% of cases
4.62% (1,605 cases)
Liver spots numerous
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Liver spots numerous.
264 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
18% of cases
9.24% (3,200 cases)
Boils
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Boils.
87 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
6% of cases
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Prolapsed Bladder
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Prolapsed Bladder.
54 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
4% of cases
2.07% (690 cases)
Ringworm
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Ringworm.
56 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
4% of cases
2.07% (712 cases)
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS).
179 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
12% of cases
6.22% (2,279 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Bluish / Purple Tongue.
23 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
2% of cases
1.04% (472 cases)
Skin Allergy / Contact dermatitis
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Skin Allergy / Contact dermatitis .
138 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
10% of cases
5.23% (1,872 cases)
Joint pain after eating
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Joint pain after eating.
59 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
4% of cases
2.1% (712 cases)
Strep Throat
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Strep Throat.
129 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
9% of cases
4.74% (1,657 cases)
Pancreatic Insufficiency
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Pancreatic Insufficiency.
39 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
3% of cases
1.6% (545 cases)
Osteoarthritis
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Osteoarthritis.
250 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
17% of cases
9.08% (3,252 cases)
Bronchitis
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Bronchitis.
310 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
21% of cases
11.33% (3,856 cases)
Hives
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Hives.
179 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
12% of cases
6.49% (2,397 cases)
Hysterectomy
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Hysterectomy.
240 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
17% of cases
9.22% (3,069 cases)
Sores on tongue
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Sores on tongue.
156 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
11% of cases
5.98% (2,144 cases)
Swollen joints
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Swollen joints.
199 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
14% of cases
7.66% (2,624 cases)
Fistula
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Fistula.
34 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.11% (425 cases)
High Triglycerides
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and High Triglycerides.
227 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
16% of cases
8.88% (3,447 cases)
Purpura
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Purpura.
29 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.11% (429 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Slow, heavy digestion.
590 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
41% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Colon surgery
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Colon surgery.
30 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.12% (416 cases)
Blisters
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Blisters.
46 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.68% (609 cases)
Skin growths - other
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Skin growths - other.
47 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.68% (619 cases)
Kidney Infection
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Kidney Infection.
117 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
8% of cases
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Non-healing sore / ulcer.
59 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.25% (816 cases)
Radiation (Current or Past)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Radiation (Current or Past).
43 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.69% (486 cases)
Vomiting
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Vomiting.
70 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
5% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Interstitial Cystitis
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Interstitial Cystitis.
56 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.27% (878 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps.
549 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
38% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Appendectomy
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Appendectomy.
159 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
11% of cases
6.26% (2,496 cases)
Glaucoma
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Glaucoma.
30 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
2% of cases
1.15% (430 cases)
Wheezing
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Wheezing.
182 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
13% of cases
7.51% (2,488 cases)
Skin problems entire body
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Skin problems entire body.
97 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
7% of cases
4.06% (1,396 cases)
Hypoglycemic
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Hypoglycemic.
191 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
13% of cases
7.54% (2,714 cases)
Autoimmune Disorders
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Autoimmune Disorders.
379 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
26% of cases
15.16% (5,726 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Exercise aggravates symptoms.
272 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
19% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Osteoporosis / Osteopenia.
205 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
14% of cases
8.21% (2,605 cases)
Bones brittle / break easily
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Bones brittle / break easily.
44 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
3% of cases
1.76% (575 cases)
Fragile skin/breaks easily
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Fragile skin/breaks easily.
136 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
9% of cases
5.3% (1,846 cases)
Tonsillectomy
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Tonsillectomy.
311 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
22% of cases
13.01% (5,150 cases)
Eye surgery
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Eye surgery.
171 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
12% of cases
7.11% (2,708 cases)
Guarding area of pain
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Guarding area of pain.
56 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
4% of cases
2.38% (886 cases)
Appendicitis
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Appendicitis.
74 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
5% of cases
3% (1,169 cases)
Gallbladder Removed
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Gallbladder Removed.
183 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
13% of cases
7.83% (3,116 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Difficulty expectorating.
88 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
6% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Wrinkles on Skin
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Wrinkles on Skin.
285 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
20% of cases
12.07% (4,279 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
257 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
18% of cases
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Sensitive to Poison Ivy
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Sensitive to Poison Ivy.
268 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
19% of cases
11.49% (4,129 cases)
Mononucleosis (Past)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Mononucleosis (Past).
179 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
12% of cases
7.26% (2,257 cases)
Pressure in eye
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Pressure in eye.
141 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
10% of cases
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Stomach Ulcer.
83 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
6% of cases
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Prolapsed Uterus
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Prolapsed Uterus.
63 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
4% of cases
2.45% (769 cases)
Fatty Liver
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Fatty Liver.
163 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
11% of cases
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Gallstones / Attack.
117 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
8% of cases
4.95% (1,914 cases)
Keloids
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Keloids.
95 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
7% of cases
4.34% (1,593 cases)
Fecal Incontinence
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Fecal Incontinence.
68 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.1% (1,138 cases)
Detergent allergy
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Detergent allergy.
200 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
14% of cases
8.69% (3,204 cases)
High Cholesterol
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and High Cholesterol.
412 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
29% of cases
18.08% (6,934 cases)
Ear pain/infection
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Ear pain/infection.
342 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
24% of cases
14.98% (5,405 cases)
Warts
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Warts.
157 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
11% of cases
6.87% (2,402 cases)
Seizures
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Seizures.
33 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.25% (452 cases)
Implant / Prosthesis
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Implant / Prosthesis.
51 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
4% of cases
2.51% (787 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Tongue deviates to right/left.
32 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.26% (484 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Gastric bypass surgery.
26 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.26% (437 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Artificial sweeteners.
388 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
27% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II).
88 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
6% of cases
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Edema
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Edema.
163 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
11% of cases
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Uterine Fibroids
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Uterine Fibroids.
199 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
14% of cases
8.89% (2,888 cases)
Difficulty Swallowing
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Difficulty Swallowing.
175 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
12% of cases
7.64% (2,999 cases)
Mold allergy
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Mold allergy.
456 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
32% of cases
20.39% (7,586 cases)
Kidney / Bladder Stones
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Kidney / Bladder Stones.
116 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
8% of cases
5.11% (1,849 cases)
Have step children
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Have step children.
123 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
9% of cases
5.76% (2,052 cases)
Drug/penicillin allergy
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Drug/penicillin allergy.
356 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
25% of cases
16.01% (5,683 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Swollen lymph nodes.
146 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
10% of cases
6.44% (2,365 cases)
Insulin Resistance
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Insulin Resistance.
126 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
9% of cases
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Tendinitis
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Tendinitis.
167 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
12% of cases
7.75% (2,623 cases)
Mercury / Amalgam Fillings
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Mercury / Amalgam Fillings.
530 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
37% of cases
23.93% (9,443 cases)
Athlete's foot
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Athlete's foot.
138 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
10% of cases
6.47% (2,270 cases)
Sinus pain in cheeks
Please login or create a free account to see research statistics filtered on Shingles and Sinus pain in cheeks.
284 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
20% of cases
12.95% (4,378 cases)

WHAT'S NEXT?

Art of Ayurvedic Skin Assessment & Diagnosis

DISCOVER YOUR BODY WITH YOUR FREE INDIVIDUALIZED BODY MAP

Find ideal foods, herbs and lifestyle tips. See your imbalances, and locate intervention points. Your body map contains a complete analysis of your Ayurvedic imbalances, organ by organ. Give your chart to your functional medical doctor or any alternative health practitioner.

GET MY FREE BODY MAP / CHART

HOW AYURVEDA WORKS

ARE YOU WONDERING HOW AYURVEDA CAN HELP YOU?

WHY IS AYURVEDA THE RIGHT SOLUTION?

Ayurveda strengthens the body while opposing disorders. It takes a holistic, systemic approach that looks at the whole body. Ayurveda shows how to interpret signs and symptoms of imbalance, and how to address them using diet, lifestyle adjustments, and herbs. It shows a person how to optimize their health on a continual basis. You can't take the doctor home with you, but you can take Ayurveda home with you. Ayurveda is the most advanced and easy to use home system for self healing.

HOW DOES AYURVEDA WORK?

Ayurveda starts by identifying your body type, which identifies certain tendencies in your body to get sick (as well as identifying your strengths). It uses body type to determine the likely root causes of your disorders. Next, Ayurveda analyzes the nature of your disorder. It fits all your signs and symptoms into a pattern, expressed as a combination of biocharacteristics (gunas). For example, you may have a heat disorder, a cold disorder, or an oily disorder, etc. This simple categorical approach shows you how to correct systemic imbalances and strengthen your body as a whole.

On Joyful Belly, we've created an extensive categorization of food so you can easily match food to your imbalanced biocharacteristics. By eating an optimal diet that balances your biocharacteristics, your whole body is strengthened and the conditions that created the disorder are removed. Once the root causes of the disease are removed, the disease lessens in strength or disappears altogether. Additional remedies - such as herbs and lifestyle practices - focused on the specific disorder, can greatly enhance your healing.

GET STARTED

To get started on your Ayurvedic journey, we first recommend that your find your body type by taking our free quiz. In Ayurveda, every solution is based on your unique body type, so by taking this quiz, you’ll get the best results.
FIND YOUR BODY TYPE

5 WAYS TO HEAL YOUR BODY
WITH AYURVEDA - FREE REPORT!

New to Ayurveda? Not sure how Ayurveda can help you? This free report shows you 5 simple ways you can heal your body with Ayurveda. It shows you simple, practical ways manage your health.

CLAIM FREE OFFER

About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

Learn More

Spring Diet

The season is about to shift into spring. Are you ready?

Get The Spring Diet

upcoming courses

Apply for Scholarship. Monhly payment plans available.

Fundamentals of Virtue Psychology ($2,699)

Enroll for $183 / month. Starts Aug 2025.

Ayurvedic Herbalist ($4,999)

Enroll for $299 / month. Starts Aug 2025.

Fundamentals of Ayurvedic Medicine - 2 Year Counselor Certification ($7,999)

Enroll for $250 / month. Starts Aug 2025.

Panchakarma Specialist ($5,999)

Enroll for $250 / month. Starts Aug 2025.

Master Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition 500 Hour Certification Program ($4,499)

Enroll for $299 / month. Starts Oct 2025.

About the College

What is Ayurveda?

Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’

Comments & Personal Experiences

How does 'shingles' affect your quality of life? What aggravates it? What has helped you? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'shingles'?

19 likes
Sign in to review or comment

Improve Enzyme output & Master your Digestion

Improve Enzyme output & Master your Digestion

Watch this Sample Class
BOOKS BY JOYFUL BELLY

BOOKS BY JOYFUL BELLY

GET YOUR FREE CHART
Master Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition

Master Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition

Enroll Today

Join Joyful Belly

Want our top Ayurvedic recipes and health tips?
Subscribe to our free newsletter!

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information and products on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.