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Topic: burning sensitive skin

mikeyny
Junior Member
Member # 10800

posted

this is my 3rd relapse in 18 yrs. and have been experiencing this very maddening symptom. as you can imagine wearing clothing is a problem. the symptom varies in intensity and comes and goes.

Am interested in knowing if others have experienced this problem and if and how they treated it. hopefully successfully.
thanks a bundle.

Posts: 9 | From orange cty ny | Registered: Dec 2006 | IP: Logged |

imagine2
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 3136

posted

Hi Mikeyny,
Yes, I do have burning skin. My LLMD says its neuropathic pain. Heat seems to make it worse.

Summers are particularly difficult. I use cold packs on my arms and legs which quiet the symptoms temporarily.

It does happen in the winter, intermittantly, but not nearly as bad.

I hope you get some relief.

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JKMMC09
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 15795

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My daughter has dealt with this symptom, it is horrible, she cannot even shave her legs or cover them with sheets, wear shoes, etc.

She is diagnosed with RSD, secondary to the Lyme/Co-infections.

She is on a lot of pain meds, which help minimally.

I hope that you find relief.

Posts: 371 | From CT | Registered: Jun 2008 | IP: Logged |

CherylSue
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 13077

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Burning skin like in sunburn pain? Yep, I have that. Each relapse it got stronger and more persistent. It always reoccurs when I'm run down or stressed. At its worst, it felt really warm, too.

My LLMD says its toxins - die off from the body fighting the infection.

Treat the infection. The pain will eventually subside.

Good luck.
Cheryl Sue

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abbyjo
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 16073

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I have it in the summer as well. I'm waiting to see if it is better this year!

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abbyjo

Posts: 257 | From Southern CA. | Registered: Jun 2008 | IP: Logged |

Bugg
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 8095

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just fyi,if you are taking a Statin drug, it can cause the burning pain to be much worse....

Posts: 1155 | From Southeast | Registered: Oct 2005 | IP: Logged |

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