Skin rash and pain

Posted by martinsmckinney @martinsmckinney, Oct 15, 2019

Hello Everyone, Was diagnosed earlier this year with Idiopathic Small Fiber Nephropathy, confirmed with the skin/nerve test on my right leg. Curious to know if any one is experiencing a red rash on arms, legs and chest? it is itchy, and painful.

I also get the pins and needles sensation when i start exercising. it is very uncomfortable but does not occur every day. Does that occur for others?

Thank you in advance!

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robin0613 | @robin0613 | Apr 8, 2021

Hi, I just joined to find out why my Left upper chest is breaking out in a painful red rash. I’ve have had peripheral neuropathy due to breast cancer radiation in 1999, it was mild in 2005, now full on. I had rash’s on my back last year, now chest. Starts with those “Bee Stings”, then deep itching, it’s moving up towards neck. I would like to be in a conversation to understand and help what’s happening. I cannot be on any Gabapentan variable. Thank you.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 8, 2021

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Hello @robin0613, Welcome to Connect. It sounds like the rash you are describing is very painful similar to hives. There are a couple of discussions that you might find helpful and be able to learn what others with similar symptoms have shared.

- Horrible Hives: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/horrible-hives/
- aquagenic urticaria: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/aquagenic-urticaria/

Here is an article with more information hives - Hives (Urticaria) and Swelling (Angiodema): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8630-urticaria-hives-and-angioedema

Have you discussed the rash with your doctor or a dermatologist?

robin0613 | @robin0613 | Apr 13, 2021

In reply to @johnbishop "Hello @robin0613, Welcome to Connect. It sounds like the rash you are describing is very painful..." + (show)

Thank you John for your reply. I saw my GP next day and he said it was shingles (I question this). . I’d had my first shot in December. I was waiting to get Covid 1&2 done (jan&feb). I’ve had hives, theses are red dots that open painfully usually in a cluster on my legs and left arm (where my peripheral Neuropothy originates). First time I’ve had these in such a large cluster.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 13, 2021

In reply to @robin0613 "Thank you John for your reply. I saw my GP next day and he said it..." + (show)

My wife's twin sister had a shingles outbreak on her face shortly after her first COVID vaccine. She hasn't gotten a shingles vaccine yet but I think she is now. My wife and I both have received both COVID shots and our first Shingrix vaccine. I definitely do not want to get shingles.