As I became more ill over the years before diagnosed with LD, my "normal fat" areas increased in size and were painful when pinched. I also developed lumps or deposits on the surface of the skin, in the fat layer, and deeper into the muscle. These occurred mainly near my elbows, knees, upper arms, upper legs, back, and abdomen. Since I've been on antibiotics, these "deposits" have softened and are diminishing in size.
Has anyone else had this experience?
Thanks!
Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :
I have had similar like if you push in certain areas it hurts after taking away the presure.
Posted by Corgilla (Member # 4066) on :
Hi,
Mine were dx'd as lipomas and considered harmless. I had sharp stabbing pains in the area and also dull aches.
Since abx, they are gone and no more pain.
My 15 year old dog is covered with lipomas and it makes me wonder...
Hope this helps,
Corgilla
Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
I crashed in 1986 and seemingly overnight little lumps appeared under my skin everywhere, even the top of my shoulders. It looks sort of like cellulite and none of my doctors had as to what it was/is. I speculate that it could be related to a break down in connective tissue integrity but I really have no idea. When this happened, I was a size 8, in very good physical shape and the lumps showed up in places that one does not normally see cellulite. I've heard that other's with Lyme have little white lumps under their skin. Its always been a mystery to me so if anyone else knows anything about them, I'd be very interested to know more.
One can also have trigger points that feel like little lumps and hurt a great deal when pressed on. These are not generally seen under the surface of the skin but can be felt as little knots and could be the cause for pain, including referred pain (pain located in a different area than the lump). I used to have them all over my chest. legs and abdomen so that pressing on these area's was very painful. Some use the theracane and a book called "Trigger Point Therapy Workbook" to break up trigger points and reduce pain. http://www.triggerpointbook.com/
I also have the larger, deeper lumps. The guaifenesin protocol for fibromyalgia has users get "mapped" for the lumps. The protocol originator uses mapping to determine progress. Smaller and less lumps means things are progressing. As one progresses on the protocol the lumps typically soften (get squishy) and diminish or disappear.
I have tested positive for lyme via IgeneX. Years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. After reading about both fibromyalgia and lyme, they seem like one and the same to me although there may be different underlying infections or causes for fibromyalgia. In any case, some of my very large lumps, particularly on my left arm, get very warm and hurt a great deal before getting squishy and reducing in size.