Painfully sensitive skin - is it forever?

[lazydog]

Hi all.  The past couple of weeks - like turning on a tap - my skin has become super sensitive - almost like it's badly sunburnt.  Moving into or out of the car, off a seat etc has become torture.  

I have had super sensitive teeth for the past year and my jaw is moving - and no one can tell me what has caused this.

I'm wondering 1. if the sensitive skin - which I believe is menopause related - will de-sensitise soon or am I stuck with this for the rest of my life; and 2. does anyone think the skin and teeth might be related?

Thanks for any input.

...Julia

[lazydog]

I should have also noted that I have Hashimoto's hypothyroiditis.
...J

[jafinla]

Hi Julia,

I saw your post, and being that I am 33 years old, I am not experiencing Menopause, however I get a similar "painful to the touch" sensation on my skin periodically. I did a search on med help, that is how I came across your post.

Anyway, every once and a while (aprox 1-2 times/month), certain areas on my body will become EXTREMELY sensitive to the touch for about a full day. BUT, there is never any redness, swelling, rash or ANYTHING to indicate any type of injury or reason for the pain. It's just a radiating discomfort, literally skin deep. Sometimes it's my forearm area, sometimes my shoulder blade area. Just varies, for no apparent reason I guess. It's almost so sensitive that clothing rubbing on that area of the skin is bothersome and painful.

I was wondering if you had figured out what was causing your skin pain, cause I can't figure this out and I've had it for many years.

Thanks,

Jennifer

[Ms BW]

I'm 49 and believe I am in the process of menopause.  I have recently experienced this painful skin sensation as well.  It is in it's second day now and has effected the skin on the top of my head about the size of a hat.  Very unsettleing feeling.

[pamzart]

I am 50 and have been in menopause for about 14 months.  

I have experienced periods of skin soreness similar to what you are describing for many years.  It usually occurs on my legs and lower back and it usually goes away after a few days.  I had always thought it was connected to my back being misaligned and that it was a result of nerves being pinched.  

Recently, however, my skin has become extremely sore.  The soreness has been more severe than before and has lasted for 3 weeks (much longer than before) with no end in sight.  It becomes worse when it is cold.  I find relief in warm showers or baths.  I've found that wearing tights under my jeans seems to make it more bearable.

Hope this helps.

Pam

[WendyED]

My symtoms are almost identical to yours - and I dont think I am experiencing menopause as I am only 32.

Have you figured out what causes this.

Wendy

[lawrosa]

Hi Jennifer,

You described what I am going through word for word.  Once or twice a month I get sorenes of the skin on different areas of my body.  Sometimes it's my thigh, sometimes it's my arm, etc.  It lasts from 1 to 3 days.  It is even sensitive from clothes rubbing against the area.  There are never signs or redness or swelling.  Did you ever find out what it could be?  I have researched and found no answers.  I would be very interested if anyone has any diagnosis.

Thanks,
Shelley

[j-love]

I have the same painfully sensitive skin, which can last up to a day or two.  I am 29 years old.  It seems to happen on the right side of my body, usually the thigh, arm or shoulder blade.    My pants are rubbing up against it and it hurts.   LIke yours, there is no swelling, rash or redness.  What is it?

[lilly8]

Im 23 and I am also having the same system on my arm and shoulder blade as we speak and its seem to be gradually moving up my arm. I have looked on heaps of websites but all I seem to be finding is questions about it but no answers? But you can rule out menopause!

[lblack79]

I too have been experiencing the very same symptoms for a number of years. At 29, I am not going through the menopause, but I wonder if it is hormone related as I have been on the pill for 8 yrs now?
I also have Raynauds - poor circulation.
It is a relief to find that other women experience this also as I thought I was on my own!

[Arnaldo]

I have had the similar skin pains especially on the right side rib area and back right shoulder area. I found relief when I applied vitamin E oil directly onto the sore area. But when you apply it make sure the oil is heated to where its almost hot and then saturate the sore area. Leave it uncovered for a while so the skin can absorb the oil. If you have a portable heater aim it directly at the sore area after the oil is applied. I've noticed a noticeable reduction in pain after the first coat of hot vitamin E oil.  The second coat gave me more relief. Good luck and I hope this helps.

AL