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HI Cathy
I don't think there is a test for shingles, you had to have had chicken pox before ( most of us did when we were young) and the chicken pox virus stays in your body. It will only affect one side of your body . have you tried taking an antihistamine like benedryl , or putting hydrocortisone on the rash to stop the itch. ( check with your Dr. ) I also seem to get dry skin that sometimes itches, vitamine E ointment helps. I try to wear gloves when I clean or do dishes so I am not washing my hands as much since they get so dry.
Good Luck
BonnieT
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