just a quick one about skin stuff

[jemgirl81]

 I think I just have really sensitive skin, but I was wondering if it had to do with my fibro.  It feels like nails on a chalkboard when I touch anything anymore.  I can't do the dishes at all, (even though I wear those thick yellow rubber gloves)  I can't take clothes out of the washer, I can't help my 5 year old wash her hair.  Anything that has

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[annaham]

I get similar skin ouchness whenever I have a flare up, or am approaching one; not as severe as your skin issues, but still annoying as all hell. Your symptoms sound pretty severe, but rest assured that you're not crazy!

(Gentle) hugs to you.

[museology]

Seconded entirely. It feels like pins and needles on steroids.

[jemgirl81]

Thank you. So far, all I've noticed before I flare is a really bad migraine. Maybe it's another thing I need to watch out for too.

[kassia1213]

Ooo... I like this. Combine it with super-sensitive sense of smell and we could replace the bomb and drug-sniffing dogs. Just have someone wheel us around all day. And there's some pretty decent food and shopping in airports these days. :D

Candidly, though, my hearing is the one that bothers me the most. It's like I can't control the volume sometimes.

[jemgirl81]

Just have someone wheel us around all day. LOL!!! I know what you mean, my husand plays guitar. I hate when he cranks up his amp!

[jemgirl81]

I absolutely agree. Something amazing and useful should come of this...

[goodbadgirl]

That happens to me too. Can't touch newspaper or clothing sometimes. I find lotion helps but I have to avoid a bunch of stuff.

[jemgirl81]

Yeah, I put on such a thick layer of Aloe Vera lotion just to be able to put my sweater on, or get dressed, or ya know, stuff. Thank you.

your not crazy...

[magiqnapa]

sometimes my hair hurts. my face will hurt so bad that i haven't been able to have it touched for years.

Saturday, i ran a 5k and then, four hours after it was over the skin allover my entire body hurt so bad i swear i couldn't stand for the air to touch it! :( it was terrible.

Re: your not crazy...

[jemgirl81]

Thank you. I love this community. I am glad it's not just me. Not that i'm glad it's you too....

[batshua]

Sounds a lot like either tactile defensiveness or allodynia. I know allodynia is a fibro symptom.

[jemgirl81]

I will read up on those. Thanks.

[batshua]

Oh and of course, as with any symptom that bothers you, see your doctor and complain to him/her about it. Maybe something can be done. Good luck!