How awful for you, Sheri! This is a really helpful article, and I am glad you have shared it with us. I was unaware of some of the symptoms you describe. Your experience highlights how important it is to see doctors (rather than via zoom) - if you hadn't mentioned and showed him your "bites" you may have remained undiagnosed.

I know this doesn't help you but there is a recognised link between the Covid vaccine and shingles:

https://dailysceptic.org/2022/09/29/is-the-real-covid-pharmaceutical-bonanza-just-getting-started/

It might not explain yours, but anecdotally i know of many who have had shingles within a week of the vaccine.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, A🙏💚