Day 1 – felt like kidney stones (at this point go to the hospital or health care centre)
Day 2 – a few flea bites on the torso
Day 3 – flea bites from belly button to spine on one side of the body
Day 4 – was diagnosed with Shingles.

After day 3, Shingles can only be treated with anti-viral drugs.
Tip – do not put any cream or ointment on these “bug bites” as there have been cases of people ending up in emergency. The cream could blog the blisters and keep them from drying naturally.

There are few natural remedies to relieve the pain of shingles. Aveeno Oatmeal Bath Soak can provide some relief. Applying collodial oatmeal, or a baking soda paste to the blisters (use a cotton ball to apply) may also provide some relief from the itching sensation.

Shingles can last from weeks to months, with the majority of the pain subsiding the the blisters. Prescription medication has been shown to shorten the duration of suffering.
Taking lysine vitamins may help to speed recovery time. There are conflicting research papers saying caffeine expedites healing while other papers say it prolongs the virus. My journey included a green tea in the morning, a usual start to my day, a glass of water to chase down one lysine, one vitamin D and every other day a zinc. Depending on the lysine tablets taken, they may be a one a day or a three a day, take as directed.
Eat lots of fruit and water and maintain a healthy diet.

It can also be difficult to sleep with shingles. A prescription can help with this as well as Melatonin.