prickley, burning, itchy skin

I get this really itchy burning, prickling sensation coming from inside out all over my body, It feels like a ton of needles trying to get exit my skin. This has just started only a few days ago.  I read somewhere that this can be a life threatening thing. The only thing I did different was a antibiotic. Two days later my skin felt like it was on fire. Can anyone tell me what this is. I am 43 years old and I have never felt this before. When it start,  it last for a couple of minutes. It feels worse in the heat. When I was in the sun it felt like i was under attack. I can't get to my Dr. at this time but until I do is there anyone who know what this is.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to parastehsia skin. Chronic paresthesia indicates a problem with the functioning of neurons.

Are you a diabetic or do you take alcohol? Parasthesias are common in alcoholics and metabolic disorders like diabetes, hypothyroidism, and hypoparathyroidism. They can also be due to peripheral vascular disease, vitamin B12 deficiency or malnutrition.

Get your blood sugar and thyroid hormones levels evaluated. You can take some vit B12 for some days and see if the tingling is gone or not.

In case the symptoms persist then consult a neurologist as it can be due to some neurological disorder.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.