Skin feels like it's burning...

[MonkeyMom4]

A little over a week ago I started Keppra and last Friday I started Carbatrol.  Is it normal to feel like your skin is on fire?

It's in random parts and moves location...it feels more like a sunburn. Around my eyes it feels more like I have pieces of glass in my skin.

Does it also make your skin more sensitive...while washing in the shower I started bleeding due to the loofah sponge thingy that I use....

Is any of this 'normal'  (who the heck knows what normal is anymore) =)

Thanks for any input...

FYI: the carbatrol has been helping with the TN...Thank goodness!

[chirodoc0108]

have you tried being adjusted by a Chiropractor?  Have you tried getting acupuncture?  I have treated many people for their MS  symptoms, naturally and their bodies will respond without any allergic reaction.  Might want to give it a try.

[MonkeyMom4]

Ended up going to an urgent care clinic last night b/c my skin was burning so badly. Random (very nice doc) told me to skip the last dose for last night and call PCP first thing in the morning.

FINALLY got ahold of the Neuro's office (his wonderful nurse). She said absolutely stop taking it and that it'll take the weekend to get it out of my system. She said to call on Monday to see how I'm doing and if the TN is returning...(keeping my fingers crossed)

Just another allergy to add to my growing list. =)

Saw the pulmonologist for my upcoming sleep study (21st of Sept.) She said it sounds like she'll be looking at everything but suspects seizures or apnea. She said that in the morning if everything is normal then she'll keep me the rest of the day to check for narcolepsy...lol...

I actually laughed and said wouldn't I or SOMEONE else notice if I had narcolepsy...apparently not...she said it may not be as extreme as that fainting goat thing!

Oh what a day!

Thanks everyone!

[MonkeyMom4]

I wasn't able to get a hold of anyone...left a message on the nurse's voice mail.

We'll see.

Thanks

[figuerpa]

What did he say about the bleeding?

Paula

[MonkeyMom4]

Thanks everyone. I had called the doc on Monday, he said take it with Benadryl. Now the hives and itching are less but the burning has increased.

I'm going to call him again in a few.

Thanks again!

[rendean]

I totally agree with Gina and Paula..you need to call a pharmacist to check on a drug reaction! There are all -night pharmacies open. I would check before I took another dose.

I hope you find an answer soon and I hope the pain goes away.

Ren

[figuerpa]

I agree with Gina, call and see what the pharmacist has to say or make a call to your doctor. I have the sensitive sunburn feeling on most of my back but it isn't from meds. I hope you find the answers you need. The bleeding is the scariest part, pretty sure you shouldn't bleed from using a loofa unless you are really scrubbing.

Good Luck
Paula

[Gina04]

Call the pharmacist to see if this is normal or not.  It sounds like you might be having an allergic reaction.