Sigh....I'm back.

[mum2kat+3]

Well..... I almost thought I wouldn't have to return here as its been almost 2 years with no symptoms. I have an MRI scheduled in May that was my hope that my neuro would give me the word that my transverse myelitis in 2008 was most likely a one time deal ( he has said this but is still following me) and I don't need to follow up with him anymore.
That is until 4 days ago when I started feeling like my skin on my stomach area was sunburned. It is so sensitive and literally feels sunburned. It has gotten a little worse each day. This is different from the 'hug' during my attack in 2008. Has anyone experienced this before.
I guess the MRI will tell its tale in May. It is a full brain, thoracic and cervical spine MRI.

Thanks
Ann-Marie

[nuthatch]

Sounds like shingles is a possibility. I'd rather that than MS, myself. Hope you get good news in May and the sunburn feeling simply fades away.

[agate]

Welcome back, Ann-Marie!

I'm sorry you've been having problems.

I haven't had the feeling like sunburn that you describe, but I do know that it's always best to take a good hard look at anything other than MS that might be causing you to have a symptom. Quite often there IS something else going on--something treatable.

Give a close look at the area of your skin where you're having these sensations. Is it unusual in any way? A bit redder or paler than it should be, maybe? A very slight rash? You'll want to mention anything you can actually see to the doctor.

Also mention anything you're taking--prescriptions, over-the-counter remedies, supplements.

I'm not saying this isn't MS. MS can cause lots of strange skin sensations. But look at other possibilities first.

And good luck with the MRI.

[stillstANNding]

Hi Ann- Marie,

Welcome back.

Sunburn like parasthesias are classic in MS. It is hard to do anything for a sunburn that isn't really there. I've tried several medications the many times I have had this. Neurontin worked but I couldn't think or calculate on it.

And, it does feel nearly the same as an approaching shingles attack as I have had that, too. Leading up to it I was sure it was the sunburn paresthesia. Wasn't.

Best to you,
ANN

[SalpalSally]

Welcome home, darling..(((((Ann Marie)))))

[Virginia]

Welcome back Ann Marie. I know that shingles can be bad (for awhile anyway). However, if that is a possibility I would hope for that and not the MS. If it
follows a nerve and usually covers half of one side of the area you are talking about then it really could be shingles.

Good luck with the MRI

[mum2kat+3]

Paresthesias has started in both feet, just like 3 years ago with my first attack. At this point I would much rather shingles but I can feel where this is going. I have a GP appt tommorrow. He will probably send a note along to my neuro so that he has some foresight when I have my MRI. For now I can live with these sensation symptoms And be greatful I've had no debilitating ones.

Thanks all.

Ann-Marie