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Mauldin, SC

Anyone ever feel like their skin is irritated but there isnt any visible rash? I often feel irritation and discomfort as you would if you had a rash. Not necessarily itchy, but the heat and sensitivity that sometimes accompanies skin rashes. Sometimes my clothes touching my skin even irritates me. This is not associated with being outside either. I am not sure if this is part of lupus or if it's a side effect of one of my meds. I am currently on Plaquenil, Imuran and Medrol (steroid). Has… read more

May 4, 2019
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A MyLupusTeam Member

It’s called allodynia. It’s like nerve sensation that causes skin discomfort that feels burny or tingly or just irritated even though there is nothing there. I get this sensation many times before a migraine or when my joints are flaring up.

May 5, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thanks!

May 5, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

Try putting a gel lotion like garnier in the freezer and then use a little bit on to soothe

May 5, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

Also, at the time I had it I wasn’t on anything because it was right before my diagnosis.

May 4, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

No, it’s definitly real. I think they call it allodynia. It almost feels like you’ve gotten an abrasion but there’s nothing there. So weird.

May 4, 2019

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