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Originally Posted by rubicon

How does one get shingles internally?

The poster who experienced shingles on the face is indeed fortunate because shingles can cause blindness

I experienced shingles around 2003 and it ran from my palm up my right arm over my shoulder and back. It is painful and itched as it healed but in my case the pain was tolerable. If I had to compare it to something I would say it was like being bitten by fire ants

Just found this on Google.

What are Internal Shingles?
Shingles is an infection that occurs after reactivation of the virus lying dormant at the nerve ends. When the virus is activated, it travels down the nerve causing a rash on the affected part. Sometimes, shingles strikes internal organs as the nerve affected is connected to these regions. This condition is far more serious than external shingles and can lead to serious complications.
Read more at Buzzle: Internal Shingles Symptoms