Tender skin - sore to the touch

[stef71]

Hi -

I am hoping that someone might have some feedback on an issue I have been experiencing over the last year with various areas of skin.  It started with my legs and back but now has moved to my face.  Basically, for about 24 - 48 hours, an area of skin (generally from the size of a softball to basketball) will become extremely tender and sore to the touch ... almost as if it were bruised significantly.  It is so tender that clothes brushing against it is painful.  The problem is, there is no visual evidence of it.  I went to the doctor and felt as though he was insinuating that I was making up the symptoms because he could not see anything.   Very, very frustrating.  Again, just wondering if anyone here has ever experienced anything similar.  At the moment, the skin on my entire face aches and it is difficult to even take a shower.  If it follows my past episodes, it will fade within a day or two so it is not too much of a problem but it would definitely be nice to get a better understanding of what is happening inside my body and if there is anything I can do to prevent/relieve it.

I thank you in advance for your time and help.

Regards,
Stef

[Tedesca]

I recommend the book Medical Medium by Anthony William. I've had other issues that have progressively become worse since the birth of my son - severe food sensitivities, mood swings, asthma, lumps on my body, skin issues, etc. This book has been at the very least a message of hope for me. Now, just this week, I have symptoms similar to some of you, soreness and a sort of burn-like pain on both sides of my upper back and under arm areas. It's very sensitive to touch, like how I felt when I had mono 13 years ago. I'm hoping the prayer and simple diet suggestions in this book will help.
I hope it helps some of you, too!

[Millybob]

Oh god I've just skimmed through all of these and there has been a very sensible answer given several times but people still saying "I don't know what it could be" GRRRR

The HSV1 or even 2 virus causes these extreme skin soreness symptoms, the pain and soreness will keep you up at night!! You CANNOT test for herpes unless you get blisters and NOT EVERYONE gets blisters, just because you DONT GET blisters doesn't mean the virus isn't living in your lower back causing havoc!!
herpes is incurable and undetectable and is often triggered by a ladies monthly or stress.

Herpes symptoms vary they're irregular and can stop and start whenever it wants! Because that's the nature of the virus there's no rules it makes its own.

I'm sorry to say by the sounds of it you have HERPES just like over 70% of the population so stop wasting your Drs time take ibrobufen look after yourself and ride it out.

just to clarify your dr cannot cure or test for herpes. If your experiencing skin soreness akin to someone rubbing off a few layers with sandpaper then the chances are its HERPES. Now if I see "I don't know what it could be" one more time I'm going to expload...

Leah

[Wesley98]

Actually there are several other causes.  Find a doctor who listens. This is a very common sign of Fibromyalgia.

[ljmd3]

Leah, There is most definitely a test for herpes -- a blood test, which has nothing to do with whether sores are present, or even if you have symptoms present at all. You're misinformed.

[Kellydawn325]

If there is a sort of rash it could be Shingles.  I don't have the rash, just the sore skin....it started with a spot on my wrist, now there is one on my hip and my lower back.  

[Winsome1]

Very interesting about the Splenda
I usually don't use Splenda, but I have been using quite a bit over the last two weeks.  It's the only new thing that I've been exposed to lately. I'm giving it up immediately. This pain is weird and difficult to explain.  Splenda is the only thing that makes sense.  

[sharylmitchell]

I have this, too!  For a couple of decades now.  Never been diagnosed.  2-3 days at a time every month or two.  About 3inch diameter spots with no visible sign painful to touch usually on my arms or legs.  I say "my skin hurts".  Nice to know I'm not the only one!

[AlexanderMyLove22]

I've been having this pain/sensitivity on the skin on the outside of my upper thighs for awhile now. It happens randomly and not consistent. I haven't been able to identify any triggers. Upon research it appears that it could be something called allodonia (I don't think I'm spelling it right) but it's common in people with fibromyalgia. It's caused by neurological issues. I'm going to ask my doctor about it when I go see him and see what we come up with. Hope this helps I'll try to write back if I get anymore information.