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Skin Problem

masicatmasicat
in General Charlton
Feel a bit daft posting this, but you never know. For the past couple of weeks have had upper body and face sore patches, feels like really bad sunburn. Eases from time to time but keeps coming back. Can't wear a seatbelt and it is starting to get me down. Have tried my gp, have tried a pharmacist, everyone just shrugs and tells me it will go away. No sign of any rashes or spots, just very sore.
Anyone had any experience of this of have any ideas?
Long shot, but thought it worth a go.

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  • JTJT
    Anything changed in your diet?
  • LenGloverLenGlover
    Could be stress related.

    One of my daughters sometimes suffers quite severe eczema like symptoms and the quack suggested stress could be the cause.
  • JollyRobinJollyRobin
    Seek a second opinion from another GP. I wouldn't even look for medical advice on a medical specific forum, let alone a Charlton one.
  • cafcdave123cafcdave123
    i know it's not actually sunburn but if it feels like sunburn, have you tried using any aftersun products?

    maybe when you get in from work have a shower then slap a load on (as if you are burnt) and see how you get on, can't see it making it any worse...
  • masicatmasicat
    No diet change but have had a very stressful year. Don't feel stressed though.
  • RedChaserRedChaser
    JollyRobin said:

    Seek a second opinion from another GP. I wouldn't even look for medical advice on a medical specific forum, let alone a Charlton one.

    This. As a long shot however and I know it sounds silly but have you changed soap powder or shower gels or deodorant recently?
  • masicatmasicat
    LenGlover said:

    Could be stress related.

    One of my daughters sometimes suffers quite severe eczema like symptoms and the quack suggested stress could be the cause.

    Not looking for medical advice. Trying to see if anyone has ever had the same symptoms.
  • LenGloverLenGlover
    edited September 2013
    masicat said:

    LenGlover said:

    Could be stress related.

    One of my daughters sometimes suffers quite severe eczema like symptoms and the quack suggested stress could be the cause.

    Not looking for medical advice. Trying to see if anyone has ever had the same symptoms.
    Your description of your symptoms seems similar to what my daughter has experienced. Hence my comment.

    I'm not giving medical advice.
  • masicatmasicat
    Thanks Len. My comment re medical advice not aimed at your post. I appreciate what you said and it has got me thinking as my wife has sad the same. Have lost my Father and best mate since February and my son going through a messy divorce. I always think I handle it , maybe I don't.
  • _MrDick_MrDick
    Send a tweet to @DoctorChristian he's the bloke of embarrassing bodies...You never know he might help
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  • suzisausagesuzisausage
    washing powder or brand could do it? non bio etc?
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    In a completely non-medical view, i would rule out the washing powder / change of soap, certain clothes aspect as they would lead to a more visual outcome in a rash.

    My immediate thought Masicat was that it sounded a stress-related infliction, though no idea what the solution would be.

    My other thought is have you had any infections in the months before it began, particularly respiratory? I had a quite nasty chest and lung infection earlier in the year. About 6 weeks later i flared up all over in spots. Called guttake psoriasis apparently, and its triggered by throat, respiratory infections. Bloody horrible it was, and took about 3 months to clear up.

    Lastly, have you taken any antibiotics / different medication recently ? May be a reaction to that (I also had an allergic reaction to antibiotics. Bucket of laughs this year has been...)
  • Weegie AddickWeegie Addick
    I suppose this can stay under General Charlton if it is stress-related?

    Hope it clears up soon, Masicat...
  • stilladdictedstilladdicted
    It's a bit naughty if your GP is not taking this seriously. Back to GP and kick him/her a bit or see a different GP. A lot more needs to be established. E.g.Did you have temp. sore throat etc? What size are the patches, do they heal and new ones form, are they more on one side than the other, do they go white if you press them and release pressure, do they form blisters, do they itch as well as hurt, have you been in contact with anyone with a skin problem, are they and scaly or weepy, have you been anywhere abroad recently, are there little blood spots in your bed. That'll do for now, off to the GP with you and don't let them fob you off.
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    Masicat,

    check out some of the comments on this thread, may be similar ?

    http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Dermatology/Skin-feels-raw--but-no-rash/show/758587

  • masicatmasicat
    AFKABartram said:

    Masicat,

    check out some of the comments on this thread, may be similar ?

    http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Dermatology/Skin-feels-raw--but-no-rash/show/758587

    Seen this. It does appear I am not alone, but nobody seems to know what it is. Am considering stress now and will get back to see a proper GP this week.
  • mistrollinginmistrollingin
    If all else fails demand to be referred to the Dermatology Department at St Thomas's. The best team in the country. I speak from personal experience a few years ago.
  • AbsurdistanAbsurdistan
    http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm
  • Covered EndCovered End
    masicat said:

    AFKABartram said:

    Masicat,

    check out some of the comments on this thread, may be similar ?

    http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Dermatology/Skin-feels-raw--but-no-rash/show/758587

    Seen this. It does appear I am not alone, but nobody seems to know what it is. Am considering stress now and will get back to see a proper GP this week.
    Often, we are more stressed than we realise. It's only later on, when you're totally relaxed, that you actually realise.
    I speak from personal experience.
  • stilladdictedstilladdicted
    mistrollingin said:

    If all else fails demand to be referred to the Dermatology Department at St Thomas's. The best team in the country. I speak from personal experience a few years ago.

    Endorse +++, they are good.

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  • ShootersHillGuruShootersHillGuru
    Go to your doctor.
  • BaldybonceBaldybonce
    Google Urticaria and see if it looks familiar. Anti-histamines might help.
  • masicatmasicat
    Have had a second opinion. Appears I have a nerve problem and have had a blood test and been put on a course of tablets. Went back and refused to see the original Doctor. Saw another one who knew what I had and has now put my mind at rest.
    Thanks all for your input.
  • PL54PL54
    I've had the same - really tender patch on skin which looks normal but is really sensitive. It has gone now but wifey seems to have the same now. We thought it might be something to do with Shingles ??
  • masicatmasicat
    Different symptoms for shingles which I believe is accompanied by a rash.
  • creepyaddickcreepyaddick
    So can you now officially tell someone to F*** Off coz they're getting on your nerves!

    ; )
  • masicatmasicat
    creepyaddick said:

    So can you now officially tell someone to F*** Off coz they're getting on your nerves!

    ; )

    Take that as read ....
  • maybe_babymaybe_baby
    Absurdistan said:

    http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm

    You deserve a clap.

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