No drum roll. I have DH (biopsy diagnosis of Celiac April 18). I had shingles last July (6 th time in my 73 years) I am presently being treated for shingles yet again!! There is a huge difference in the symptoms & subsequent side effects of DH & shingles. During the active stage of shingles when the vesicles appear there is tremendous burning in the area affected, along the involved nerves & the underlying muscle/joint. Then flu-like symptoms, headache, chills, aches & pains. Itching & post herpetic neuralgia can last months/years. I mediate & stay active t