This all started 7 years ago as a minor sensitivity under my shoulder blade. When I would get touched in that spot I would flinch and feel pain, but the area was so small that I let it go. After the first notice of it spreading, I went to the doctor and we thought it was shingles. It's been over five years since then and I still have not broken out in any rashes. Also, the pain is not on one side of my body, it is on both sides of the spine. Over the years the sensitive area has spread to my entire back including the base of my spinal cord all the way to just above my hip bones. It is also spreading forward with the most change at my waist. The pain is constant and gets worse after being touched. Some days it is so bad I can not wear a bra nor can I function properly. It is so painful. I have had multiple MRIs, CT scans, been tested by Neurologists over and over from my brain to different senses. Nothing has come from it. I have tried many perscriptions including Lyrica (we thought it might be fiber-myalga) and others.
Some strange characteristics I have discovered: being touched by a finger is extremely painful in one point, however if it is a hand or a large surface that pain is decreased. I am only 20 years old and my body is being taken over by this extreme pain. I have to wear seamless tank-tops under all of my clothing (everyday) in order to function with day to day tasks. I have found the form fitting shirts decrease my sensitivity a little. I have been known to burst out in tears because of hairs touching my back.
When traditional medicine wasn't helping, I decided to try a herbal doctor who specialized in Chinese medicine. She was convinced I had bowel problems and needed to cleanse my body. I have rid all the toxins possible and seen no improvement. I gave up on her methods and remedies because it was a little wierd for me. Especially since I did not see any progress.
I need help finding out what is wrong with me. No tumors, legions, bumps, rashes, or anything has been discovered. Just pain, everyday.
Please let me know if you have ever heard of something like this. I am desperate for help.
Thank you,
Elizabeth