Skin very sensitive to the touch

[JamieA76]

I have been experiencing very strange skin sensitivity for the last 3 weeks or so.  It all started with one little spot on my ribcage about the size of a softball.  The skin felt very sensitive and had like a "sunburned" feel to it - it especially bothered me when my shirt would rub up against it a certain way.  Well, it eventually spread around to my whole rib cage area and was very bothersome.  Some days the feeling would be worse than others.  It seemed that each day the feeling would slowly move upwards and eventually the feeling was all around my breasts making it extremely difficult to wear a bra.  It slowly went away for almost 2 days but then the same feeling came back but this time it was on the underside of my forearm.  Same exact feeling, just a different location. It also all of a sudden appeared on one little spot on my foot and also on my pelvic bone area.  Currently, it is bothering me really bad on my lower abdomen and the top of my buttocks, all the way around my body.  The feeling seems to be more intense on the left side of my body though.  Again, it feels very sensitive to the touch, almost like I have been sunburned and it really bothers me when my clothes brush up against it.   There is absolutely no redness, bumps or lesions of any kind.  The pain doesn't feel very deep either, it is just on the skin.  

Now I don't know if this is related to the strange skin sensitivity or not but about 4 days ago I started feeling this really weird sensation behind my left eye.  It almost feels like I have to strain to move my eyeball to the left and when I do, I kind of have a dizzy feeling.  I know this all sounds really weird but I feel like I have started to fall apart since the new year rang in!  I have always been a perfectly healthy individual.  I'm a 31 year old female, have 2 young healthy boys and am married.  I have no stress in my life whatsoever so I know this is not related to stress.  I have a dr's appt tomorrow morning at 8:30 but I wanted to know if anyone has heard of these weird sensations or know what it could possibly be?   Thanks for any help you can provide...

Jamie

[Cathy30]

I have been having exactly the same feeling for the past 3 weeks.  It started on the right side of my stomach and felt like really bad sunburn and my shirt hurt my skin really bad when I put it on.  It then went to my whole back, went away from there and showed up on my right inner bicep, then to my right outer forearm and now on my left inner and mid-thigh for 2 days and now still on my thigh but also on my left forearm.  It is extremely painful on my thigh when I walk and my pants rub up against it.  I am 32 years old, with two healthy boys and am married.  I have been feeling stressed lately since I just went back to work after a 3 month maternity leave.  My jaw has also been slamming shut on its own when I least expect it.  It doesn't clench and stay closed, it just slamms shut and then is fine.  I attributed that to stress, too.  

I am very nervous about what this may be and am going to a dermatologist tomorrow in the morning and am hoping for some answers.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Cathy30]

The sunburn feeling pain has now moved to my whole lower back and is hurting everytime I move.  Any advice would be great.

[Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD]

Hello.

The altered sensations you are having on the skin are not due to any skin disease. In all probabilities, these are symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. And it is changing places. t hints at some progressive injury to the peripheral nerves, or even higher up in the brainstem or the brain itself. A demyelinating disorder has to be ruled out.

You can speak to the doctor about this.

Regards

[Cathy30]

I tried going to see a neurologist today but due to the weather here in the northeast, noone could see me.  I have an appointment on Monday morning but I don't know if this is too long to wait to see what is wrong.  It is now still on my left leg, on my left forearm and hand, by my right shoulder and now on my stomach again.  I am not sure if going to a hospital will help since my appointment is 2 days away.  I am in trememdous pain every time I move.  Any advice would help.

[Cathy30]

One other thing is that I have had some throbbing in two of the spots where I have pain - my left thigh and left arm and hand.  It is not constant but enough for me to notice it.

[Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD]

Hello.

I don't think there is any problem in waiting for two more days. If he is a Neurologist, it is better to wait and get it examined properly.

Meanwhile, you can try some over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs, only if you can not tolerate the pain.

Regards

[Cathy30]

Went to the neurologist today and she said it was probably not peripheral neuropathy since I don't have the pain in my feet or hands (only that one time in my hand) and she wants to rule out MS.  I had an EEG and evoke potentials testing today in the office and am scheduled for an MRI with and without contrast of my brain and spine towards the end of this week.  My follow-up appointment with her is next Tues. March 4th so we will see.  I am posting my updates since I think it is important for other people looking for some sort of answers to see what they may end up going through.

[Cathy30]

I had thetwo MRIs on Thursday.  The doctor ordered them with and without contrast but my insurance would only pre-certify them both without contrast.  I am hoping that these, combined with the EEG and EP labs I had done this week will be enough for a diagnosis.  I go back to the neurologist on Tuesday.

[Cathy30]

Went to the doctor for my follow-up visit on Tuesday and thankfully all tests came out normal - the MRIs, EEG and EP labs.  Since the MRIs were without contrast the doctor still wants to do them both with contrast just to make sure but she is confident that it isn' t MS.  She said the MRIs without contrast would have shown old plaque and the one's with contrast will show new plaque if there is any there.  I go back to the doctor next Friday.

[Cathy30]

I have not yet had the two MRIs with contrast yet, I plan on scheduling them tomorrow.  I have not experienced the pain in a few weeks.  I found out that my sister had the same MS work-up I had a few years ago after she had some numbness in her left leg.  All of her tests came up normal and they said she had extreme anxiety and stress. She said yoga helped alot.  

[barbara522]

I get the same sensations, they are not extremely painful but very unnerving.  I have had it on my calf,forearm, back and side.  I can't say it lasts so long a day or two, goes away and then comes back.  I would love to know what this is.

Barbara

[JohnPao]

I'm experiencing EXACTLY the same sensations. They started roughly 3 weeks ago. Have any of you had any word on what this might be?

JP

[mandykr]

i am experiencing the samething  but its only on my right side in spots about the size of an open palm. it is scaring me a little and i would like to no what could be wrong.

[Terrie2008]

Hi all

I have not had a good day today.

Apart from the "normal " things that I get every day, Last night my skin on my fore arm and inner legs felt like bad sunburn.This has happened several times now.

My skin feels like its splitting its so sore,WHAT IS IT ? If any one else gets it what can I take or do.I feel quite unwell with it all.

Someone has recommended putting some t tree in a  warm bath (I like hot baths but  I cant even have that pleasure now) so warm it is.


Best Regards

Terrie

[CT203]

I am 37 Male, and I also startted feeling this feeling as well, around a week ago I notcied, not sure what it is. HELP

[CT203]

I apologize incorrect spelling. on my first post

[RAM0281]

I am a 53 year old healthy male. I have started experiencing strange symptoms this week.  Starting about 5 days ago, my right forearm became very sensitive to the touch.  I first thought my shirt sleave had somehow irritated that area.  There was no rash, redness, bumps or swelling.  I have had no prior problems in that area.  The irritation seemed to be mostly topical but also radiating into the lower levels of skin.  I was also experiencing what felt like the effects of sunburn on my entire upper chest.  Since then, the arm has become slightly less sensitive but the pain /irritation to the skin had spread to the right half of my chest area and to the right shoulder blade area.  Now, about five days later, I am sitting here in the middle of the night, unable to sleep.  I am twisting and turning and cannot sleep.  My hip/abdomen/rib  area is sensitive to the mattress.  I am sleeping fitfully as I cannot get comfortable.  I am worried as during recent vacation to N.C. OBX area, I found tick on my lower leg.  Is this related? I am alarmed.

[Julie365]

I am 40 years old and have been experiencing all the same symptoms since Dec 2007.  I currently have an area the size of a softball that is numb and sore to touch on my right knee and yesterday i had some pains that felt like a pin *****.  I have the underside of my right thumb numb and sore like a sunburn.  I have had an MRI, CT Angigram and CT Head.  MS has been ruled out but they did find a small bleed in my brainstem near the PONS.  3 months ago I had right facial numbness and tongue numbness that has resolved on it's own.  
It is frightening.  I have an appointment with a neurologist in a couple of months and hopefully some  EMG studies will help diagnose this.  I was very stressed out when all the symptoms started in December but my life has gotten great and if related to stress i don't think it should be happening anymore.
Years ago I was diagnosed with a C4-5 stenosis and I'm not sure if this is related to that either.  Family doctor does not have enough knowledge to even speculate.
So here I wait...2 more months to see a neourologist...I'm in Canada.

Julie

[Cathy30]

I posted back in March with the sunburned skin feeling and finally had the last MRIs with contrast to rule out MS and they were all normal.  The neurologist said that she didn't think there was anything wrong and I haven't had any symptoms since February.  Like Julie, I was very stressed at the time this happened to me - just went back to work after maternitiy leave, financial burden of daycare, etc., company buy-out and layoffs.  Things are much better now so hopefully it was stress related.  That is scary, though, what stress can do to your body.

[mannyw]

I am experiencing sunburn like feeling on the upper part of my buttocks, i am taking  lanoxin, coreg cr and diuretics for my heart. Could this be the cause of the over sensitivity?

mannyw

[LABS2LUVU]

I have this same pain as JamieA76 does. Entire rib cage area, underneath the breast but it has not moved any place else. It is very uncomfortable. It is called Allodynia and I am taking 300 mgs of Gabapentin twice a day and 90 mgs of Cymbalta once a day. I also have a cream at the direction of my neurologist. It is Ketamine/Gabapentin at 6%. I put a pea size on the most painful spot twice a day. The medication has not totally taken the pain away but it has allowed me to go about my day without too much discomfort.

Hope this has helped anyone.

[callison]

I am 59 years old and have the same like symptoms. Mine is mostly on the crown and under left upper and lower under arm. I have tenderness and when pricked with nail hurts. It also seems when I touch the arm it is cooler than the other arm in same area. It also comes and goes just like everybody else says it does. I have had this for several years at least to the point that I noticed it. My legs and arms itch to the point I itch them and it leaves redness. My skin seems very thin and I bruise very easily.
I to would like to know what this could be.

Linda

[CL7]

It's frightening how virtually EVERY time someone sees a Neurologist they are signing up for HUGE medical bills for MRI, CT scans and the rest.  If you are like me and experience many of the symptoms presented here - consider first the likelihood of Shingles (Herpes Zoster).   It's a virus commonly derived from having the Chickenpox as a kid.  Start your research there and be slow to letting a doctor play 'seek and find' for a diagnosis while scaring you to death that you have MS or some similar condition.  

[nebevina]

Soo weird..my symptoms are like Jamie's and had never heard of these before. I actually was ready to make an appointment with a neurologist but decided to have a last minute apptmt with an internist. Since it's only been 4 days since the sunburn and muscle spasms of left side of my body (rib cage) he wanted to wait a few more days to rule out shingles. So far, ibuprofen every 5 hrs helps ease the pain. I pray that this doesn't go beyond what I am experiencing...NN

[jeffokada81]

I'm 28, these symptoms are happening after I am getting over the flu/fever.  Not visible but baseball size in my left shoulder blade and today and progressed around to my left rib cage.  Anymore updateds on possible diagnoses would be great.

[Travoiz]

I have the exact same symptoms you all are describing. I am an 23 year old male in good health and I was diagnosed with RRMS (Relaps-Remitting MS) when I was 18. I talked to my doctor and nurse and the sensitivity is a part of an MS relapse. I am not suggesting that everyone who experiences this feeling has MS, but it could be a possibility. It could be a result of a number of things.

[BwaySaint]

Really? MS? Come on now.  Now, while I don't want to downplay your own afflictions (and I'm sorry you were diagnosed with MS, it's a horrible disease)  - but considering there are QUITE A FEW posts of similiar nature, perhaps it's best to help provide more common/less severe possibilities as well as the "worst case scenarios?"

I'm experiencing the same thing - only over the last couple of days, and only on the upper part of my lower arm (underneath) to the underneath of the middle section of my upper arm.  I can touch it (placing pressure on skin) but any friction and it's sensitive and uncomfortable.  

Now, I'm 29, not stressed (in fact, I meditate often), but I have knots in my back (from dancing/doing theatre) and quite possibly have carpal tunnel coming back to my right arm (I have knots in the muscles surrounding my elbows, and down my lower arm) - to me, I'm considering that I have a pinched nerve which is creating this sensitivity.  However, I'm looking for clues online that would help support this (I'm currently without insurance.)

But the last thing I expected to read (and found quite jarring) is that "oh, yes, this is MS."   Nice way to instill fear in me (and the rest of us.)

Any other ideas?

[scorbin53]

I am a 52 year old woman and I have had this problem for at least 2 years now and never mentioned it to my doctors. I had bells palsey 2 years ago and it has happend to only my right side. I could cut myself in half and it goes from my head to my toes including the inside of my mouth. I move my eyes either direction and it's like almost a dizzy feeling all the way to my toes. I see a specialist May 15th and I hope to GOD that he can fix it. I find it very hard to walk or even touch my skin I did find a warm bath helps to get my body all at the same temperature not sure why it feels good but once my body cools down it comes back.

[Katihannah]

Having read all of the above posts, and also having some of the symptoms myself, (the sore skin with no redness/bumps/lesions) I asked one of the doctors I work with what it was likely to be.  I am guessing here, but I would imagine that you have all had chicken pox at some time in your lives?  He explained to me that sometimes the virus left behind by chicken pox can flare up, not causing shingles or anything as serious as that, but the nerve sheath becomes inflamed for a while, then settles down again after a few days.  This may be triggered by another minor illness such as a cold or flu, or indeed by stress.  So assuming that anything more serious has been ruled out, then I think this is the likely explanation.  However, like with any unexplained symptoms that persist, it would make sense to see your doctor/physician if this doesn't resolve after a few days.
Hope this helps

[Travoiz]

Yeah I have other ideas, go see a doctor! Like I said, it could be a result of a number of things. I apologize for scaring you by mentioning MS.

[KBFla]

for the last week, I have had the kind of sensitive skin issues most of you have described. It was accompanied by a bout of fatigue and irregular bowel issues. O am not sure if the other issues were just coincidence. The sensitivity starts just under my ribcage on my left side and runs down to my pelvic region, skips over the lower pelvis and picks up again on my inner left thigh. It is sensitive to fabric touching it and makes sleep fitful. I am a healthy 50 yo male who has no other health issues. I plan to schedule an appointment with a neurologist, but am interested in what the rest of your doctors have concluded. So far no one has mentioned that they have been successfully treated.

[JayRW]

Im a 36 yr old Male in good health with the same sensitive skin problem (for about 3 weeks now!) The pain is on my stomach above my belly button (the area of pain is a little bigger than a baseball) and it feels like a sunburn but there's no redness or rash.

It only hurts if I touch it or when my shirt touches it which means pretty much anytime im walking, if I sit still there isnt any pain.

Ive noticed if I exercise and sweat a little the pain is reduced. Advil also helps reduce it for awhile but these are temporary fixes,  I wish I knew what the main cause of it.

Im currently without medical insurance but if it doesn't go away soon ill probably end up seeing a doctor as it can be annoying.

[Dr Vinod]

The most common reason is some bowel problem. The place becomes tender to touch. You have to go for a gastroenterologist consultation to fix your problem. If it would have been a skin problem/allergy then you would have some physical signs and symtoms. Take care!

[CFSupporter]

I just found this site this morning as I am scheduled to see a neurologists today.  No need to explain what I have as it has been explained by many of you in your posts.  I am 53, training for a duathlon, which may be a trigger, I just don't know.  I will post an update as I travel through this experience.

[CFSupporter]

Waiting on test results, but the sensation is still alive and annoying to say the least.  Hope to hear something today.  

[DRmold]

I have been studying the effects of harmful household fungi spores that produce similar symptoms to the skin when someone has come into contact directly on the dermis. Most often a case of brushing up against an area where there is mold present without realizing it is there, the forearm is very common. The torso is usually the result from leaving laundry sitting in the washing machine too long, or using towels supplied by your local gym. These fungi can be found in anyplace where it is ideal for them to grow. We have rescently found that the fiberglass insulation around air ducts is a common dwelling for fungus and if there are any cracks or openings in the ducts themselves, your air ducts provides a great vehicle for them to germinate and spread.

[Dr Vinod]

But your immunity is very important. With normal body immunity it is difficult to get an infection. Sometimes you get it by exposure to these things, it is better to take precautions against these things. Take care!

[elamb76]

Did anyone find out what it is? If it might be this fungi thing, how do you get rid of it?

[BwaySaint]

So, I came back to this forum after I received a message from someone calling me a jerk (pretty funny, in fact, considering I'm the furthest thing from it - seriously, check out my Twitter feeds and you'll find that I am a pretty humorous, fun-loving gal - I have the same screen name there, too.)   But when I was barely able to lift my arm, type, or have feeling down my right arm, I was pretty freaked out and the last thing I expected to find was someone telling me it was MS.  As I said in my earlier post, MS is a horrible disease and I am truly sorry that you have been challenged by it.  However, most try to find the most likely reason for their ailment, rather than the worse-case scenario.  I DID happen to go to the doctor (chiropractor) and I had a severe pinched-nerve.   After several weeks of treatment, it disappeared.  So my suggestion to others with something similiar to what I had is to go to the doctor or chiropractor first, rule out the most minimal ailments first, and then go down the list if it's not diagnosed after first screening.  

But wow, never in a million years did I expect to be flamed on a message board.  

[Ann617]

I also have the same symptoms.  I caught the Coxsackie virus from my 16 month daughter. I am wondering if a virus is causing the sensitve, suburned feeling on my right underarm/shoulder blade area? If so, is it something to be concerned about or will it disappear when I recover?

[Inquisitive76]

I have also had these same symptoms over the past few years.  They show up for a few days, then disappear as quickly as they came on.  I usually get it on one side of my face, inner thigh, back or feet.  The skin feels like it is burnt and hurts when anything touches it.  I have often wondered what causes it, but have not asked my doctor about it.  After getting very little sleep last night due to this condition, I decided to check online to see if anyone else has experienced the same symptoms.

[MrDelaCroix]

Have any of you ever taken the drug ciprofloxacin, or any of the drugs in the fluoroquinolone family? I too experienced these same symptoms and many other things. I went to various doctors and had all of the test listed above, all of which turned out to be negative. After being perplexed over this, and beginning to feel there was no hope. I did find comfort in knowing that the syptoms (symptoms) had a very indentifiable cause.
Ciprofloaxacin 500 mg twice a day for 7 days. Even though im still "sick"
believe it helps to know your not going crazy.

[logan302]

I had similar symptoms two weeks ago.  Like all of you, I got on the web and found this thread.  Mine started on a Thursday on my mid lower back on the right side.  Two days later, I felt it on my upper right leg near the groin area but not on it and wasn’t as sensitive as the pain on my back.  Later that day, I started feeling it on my right rib area.  The pain only manifested itself if my shirt touched my skin or if I touched it softly.  The pain was not progressive if I pressed on my skin.  The next morning, as I removed my shirt to jump in the shower, I noticed a small red circle (about the size of a dime) on my stomach about an inch above my belly button (top-right).  The circle had small blisters on it.  I though it was a spider bite - it didn’t hurt or itch but the blisters were firm to the touch.  I scheduled an appointment with my physician the day after as I though I might need anti-biotics to treat the spider bite.  I explained my skin discomfort to the doctor and showed him the blisters.  It was no spider bite; I was diagnosed with herpes-zoster (shingles).  There’s a good article that explains the illness here: http://www.medicinenet.com/shingles/article.htm

In short, shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox and lives in the nervous system.  It remains dormant in most people and many that get it, usually do at an older age (60+) because the immune system weakens as we age but it can happen to anyone, at any age.  I’m 33 (male), 5’9, 147lbs.  I’m pretty active and consider myself healthy with a strong immune.  I get sick about once a year – seasonal cold/flu and rarely get any headaches.  Lately, I’ve been under a bit of stress from work and been loosing some sleep hours; this may have triggered if for me.

Hope this helps.  Be well everyone!

[Philip42]

I have the same type of thing going on. It started in my lower left back, then moved on to my stomach and lower back. I don't think it is shingles since that has a very clear skin rash that shows up with it. I have though recently been bitten by a spider. The spider bite was on my left arm, not painful, only a little sensitive to the touch. The bite was a bump with a smaller bum next to it, I assume this was one fang got more venom in me than the other. Also it is now colder weather and we have had rain that had brought more spiders than usual in the house. Soon after I noticed the bite I had a bit of loose stool, and now a touch of stomach upset. In my opinion it is very possible some one could have the bite I have in a place they would not notice it. The bite now is actually going away pretty fast. I hope this helps you guys.

[matilda587]

I have been diagnosed with fibro and cf.But Im still having problems with joint swelling,blisters on the scalp,soreness on the scalp,stumbling,remebering,eyes aching.etc.My sister has lupus..I also have thyroid,but its normal range.My mri showed lesions on one side,doc said cant be ms as that would be on one side.please help.

[buyumama]

Thanks for posting so I know I am not crazy. My sensitive area is on my neck. Feels like a sunburn with nothing there. It has been going on for about 3 weeks now. Saw my GP yesterday and he is sending me to a neurologist. I am using  topical benzocaine to calm the hurt at the moment.

[Jacquie69]

I just started to experience this same thing 4 days ago.  It started as a pain on my ribcage on the left side of my body.  It was spread to include the entire left side of my body from my waist up and just below my shoulder blades in the back and from my waist just below my breast in the frong.  However this morning, the pain has moved up to just below my shoulders and now includes my breasts.  It is progressing and I am getting concerned.  The pain feels like a bruise or sunburn.  It is very sensitive to the touch and feels more painful when it is touched by hand or by clothing.

I went to my doctor yesterday and she is puzzled.  She said it may be a pinched nerve or shingles.  She gave me a px for an anti-viral but I have no redness, sores or bumps associated with the painful areas.  I will keep checking back on this thread.  It is helpful to read what others are going through.  Thanks you.

[skibum7711]

I have been experiencing sensitive skin for the last six days. I first noticed it in my left arm from the top of my hand to my upper triceps. I then noticed it on the back of my neck and a little on the top of my head. These later two location have abated, but my upper right arm and shoulder are now sensitive. The right arm got better, the left arm worse, then the right arm better and the left arm worse. Now, the top of my right front thigh seems sensitive. I have fatigue even though I have been resting since Wednesday afternoon. I sometimes feel like I am about to nod off even though wide awake, a very strange feeling. I have thought about shingles since I had this two years ago, but I should still have some immunity and I have no skin blisters or anything else. I have also considered Lyme and other tick borne diseases as well as a spider bite, but the symptoms aren't typical. I think these are most likely. I will see my doctor by Monday if this continues. I am wondering about mold, fungus, parasites and viruses. I very much doubt this is neurological and a disease such as MS. BTW, I am 58, healthy and active.

[barno170]

I didnt read the entire list but someone previously posted a link about Shingles. Im an 18 year old boy and i feel the EXACT same stuff and everyone has been talking about and this site describes it very very well... right now im pretty sure this is what i have. but maybe not for you! http://www.medicinenet.com/shingles/discussion-7.htm

p.s. i do have a blistery area as the sight describes(about the size of a quarter)... altho i didnt read about anyone on here having that.....

[J95]

I have had similar skin sensitivity that started about a week ago.  It only affects my left arm and when I am not moving it, it doesn't hurt.  I first noticed the pain when my shirt was rubbing against my skin and I thought I must have a bruise, but when I looked there was nothing there.  If I push on the area or rub it hard it doesn't hurt.  It only hurts if I lightly rub my arm or if something lightly rubs over my arm like my shirt.  I wouldn't say it feels like a sunburn though, more like a bruise would feel if somebody were to push on one.  It hurts but is not unberable.  I also had shooting pain through my arm for a few days but that has thankfully stopped.  I am a healthy 33 year old female with four kids.  My family seems to think it could be related to a pinched nerve, but when I talked to my nurse she had no idea what could be causing it.  She said if it continues, that I should be seen.  If anybody has any ideas as to what could be causing these symptoms please let us know.

[Vanillawafer]

Having read all the posts and seeking some answers myself, I will just add to other's observations.  CFSupporter, Jun 04, 2009 said he was training hard and developed symptoms.  I just got a treadmill and have been on it almost every day.  Nothing extreme, but went from inactivity to a lot of activity and developed this small area on my quadricept.  I haven't been sick since 2005.  I'm a 48 yo male.

I mentioned this to my 43 yo coworker and she was very familiar with the sensation and said it was brought on by the cold.  So, I mention these two things (exercise and cold) that are in common with my situation for what its worth.  I'm not going to go to the doctor since its not nearly as bad as others on this message board.  It is bordering on painful.  I will just try ibuprofen if it bothers me and will take a wait and see approach.  I will post again if I find anything useful to share.  I hope everyone's symptoms just go away on their own.  

[BethLark]

I have this rash on my face. It at first was a cold sore then it flaired up in to this disgusting looking rash. I have psorisis and I really want to know what it is. Every now and then it will puss and it just looks nasty. I have been putting chapstick to keep it hydrated, I don't have any lotion, HELP!!!!!!!!!

[Barb697]

I too am experiencing similar symptoms. It started with a bad itching rash on my back that will not go away and cold or sinus like symptoms
Yesterday I woke up with my left upper arm hurting with no redness but today when I showered I saw a baseball size red spot that is very sensitive to touch It feels strange to move my arm like it swollen Feel unusually tired and sleepy I don't have Insurance so cannot go to Doctor would really love to know what is happening.

[JBath]

I have had similar symptoms for 8 months now.  Mine started with two kidney shaped areas on my shoulder blades.  Just painful and sensitive, not itchy.  It didn't look like a rash, it felt like sandpaper though.  Over the months, it comes back occasionally.  It stays mostly on my upper back (both sides), but has also been felt on my ribcage.  My skin does not show a rash now, only the first time.  It is just very sensitive and prickly and very painful to put lotion on or lay down on it.  Can anyone help?

[kittenn]

I'm having the same problem only on the back of my legs...It doesn't hurt to walk...but very sore to the touch.  I sit twelve hours every day I work and when I come home my legs are swollen.  lately they ache or should I say sore to the touch.. When I'm off I don't have the problem...Sometimes I take off just to help my legs...by the way I'm a 61 year female......can someone help or tell me whats going on>???