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[Kit14]

Could anyone advise me please? I'm on 75 (reduced from 82.5 due to dry eyes) patches and progesterone. I have had SO many symptoms over the past few years (I'm 49) that I am getting better at not panicking when I get a new one, but this one is freaking me out now. For the last few weeks I have a sensation several times a day of beingstabbed with a pin, usually on the legs. It is a sharp 'ow' type feeling like an ant bite or similar but there's nothing there. I've read of some people describing prickly skin and not sure if this covers it. I had a bad post viral rash in May and ended up in hospital while they worked out what it is. I am wondering if this has perhaps left me more reactive. I also read sometimes prickly skin might be food intolerances. Has anyone any experience or advice for me? I feel very anxious about it, like it's the start of a serious neurological problem, but every health scare I have had (many!) has turned out to be meno so am trying to be calm.

[Taz2]

I have experience of this! It's called Dysesthesia I think. It's like a sharp electric shock sensation in various parts of my body. I also get the feeling as if my leg is touching a hot surface or that there is warm water pouring over my arm. When I was younger my GP referred me for an MRI to rule out any physical cause. I have since developed fibromyalgia. I also had blood tests to rule out B12 deficiency (I think). I was probably in my mid forties when this began happening but I didn't then have any peri symptoms so didn't link it to menopause. If you Google Dysesthesia Cleveland Clinic it should bring up good info. I can't post the actual link as it's a private clinic.

I would say don't be alarmed by the mention of MS, diabetes and other things. It's easy to worry ourselves into more stress but if it continues then perhaps it might set your mind at rest to consult your GP

Taz x

[Kit14]

Thank you Taz, appreciate it.