Rachel Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 I was wondering if sensitive skin is common for POTS patients. My skin is always extra sensitive now. But when I'm having a really bad day my skin is so sensitive that it is hard to function! It makes hugs uncomfortable. I get really jumpy from just a hand put on my shoulder. It is even irritating to touch my arm with my own hand! And if I try to sleep and the sheets move just a tiny bit on my legs it wakes me up! Does anyone else have this happen???Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 I go through periods of very over sensitive skin... when this happens, even the sheets bother me. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoven Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 don't know if this is the same, but I have something called dermatographism-- any pressure on my skin turns it red and welty and sometimes itchy. it's apparently common in allergic people-- and to me it feels like my autonomic symptoms and allergies are very connected... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ode_to_fantasy Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 I usually get this way when I'm dehydrated...and I'm usually dehydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Dame Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 I get this too in my hands and forearms. Mine has to do with my peripheral neuropathy though, and less to do with alleriges. Unfortunately I don't know any way to ease it, I just try to put up with it when it happens, and it usually passes within a few hours to a few days.Hope you feel better!Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 i get this...i dont know what causes it .. only that ive had it forever.. and it flares.. and i usually run a fever.. and am in pain..i too cant not stand the clothing or sheets or blankets rubbing on my skin.. a sheet is too much pressure..even my hair roots will hurt..alot of sleep and it eventually goes away.. hope that you feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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