usports2 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Just wondering if anyone suffers from this issue.The skin on my son's 10 fingertips will all peel at the same time.No pain, just really odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 i'm glad it doesn't cause your son pain! i haven't heard of this before, but that's just me. maybe anyone else? hope you and your son will find the answers your looking for here at our forum!take care,corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1234 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 I remember reading about mercury poisoning over the years, because of all my fillings I had removed. I'll link this just in case it is relevant: In children, mercury toxicity may result in the rare syndrome of acrodynia, which is characterized by severe leg cramps, irritability, paresthesia, excessive perspiration, pruritus, and painful redness and peeling of the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. And, it came from:http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00043182.htmDown in the Editorial part it talks about symptoms.Of course, your son probably has something much less drastic than this, but just wanted you to be aware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenna Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 I bet it be caused by many different things. I know that Kawasaki's Disease can cause peeling fingertips, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usports2 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Thanks all for the input!Yes, I just came across Kawasaki's but he doesn't, thank heavens, fit the profile for that.I will check the link provided too.So wonderful to have this amazing resource for us new POTS families....thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 9 months ago I started having a problem with skin peeling. It is strange because my skin isn't dry and peeling. It looks and feels normal, but then I go to wash my hands and the top layer of skin rubs off of my palms and the bottoms and sides of my fingers. At its worst it rubs off three times a day. At best it comes off about three times a week. It is so strange! I can be very gentle when washing my hands, but the top layer of skin still comes off. My palms get sore when it happens three times a day, but if it is only three times a week it doesn't cause any pain.I have mentioned this to a couple of my doctors, but neither of them have any idea what might be causing the problem. I'm going to see Dr. Grubb next week, so I'll ask him if there is any sort of a dysautonomia connection.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usports2 Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Rachel,Thanks so much for insight on painful feet & peeling fingers. I am planning on calling Dr. Grubb today for an appt., but need his contact info. Do you have it handy?Thanks!Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hi Donna,You can find Dr. Grubb's information here: http://utmc.utoledo.edu/physicianapp/physingle.jsp?ID=75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hi newPOTSmom. Your son wasn't taking Florinef with a recent discontinuation, was he? I was just reading information about it because I take it, and it can cause skin peeling when discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleScruffs Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I have a lot of trouble regulating my body temperature because of my autonomic dysfunction, and I get fevers a lot. The skin on my fingertips always does this when I get a particularly nasty fever, and then sometimes it will start doing this, and I haven't even realized I've been running fevers...I guess some things you get a little too used to...Maybe this is somehow related to fevers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issie Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Just something that popped into my head as a possiblity. When I broke my ankle/foot it swelled really big and the blood supply wasn't adequate because it had been severed by the trauma - the blood vessels had to regenerate into my foot. Amongest all this - the skin on my whole foot peeled off. Wondering if it has something to do with circulation. I also have the peeling under my finger nails and that isn't connected to trauma - but know I have circulation issues. I do also have edema in my legs/feet and hands. There is also neuropathy starting in my feet and I too have very painful feet and have even as a child. I think I've had POTS since I was 8 years old (unexplained illness) and am now in my early 50's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usports2 Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Nope, no Florinef, but thanks for your insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usports2 Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Now the circulation is definitely something to keep in mind. It has happened but once so not sure if related to POTS or something else. You all are so wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usports2 Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Fevers...will also keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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