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Pins and needles during exercise?

Neuropathy | Last Active: May 9 1:33am | Replies (94)

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@krishpatel02

Also starting mine, We both have a Vitamin D deficiency and the same symptoms: right before I sweat, my back (and maybe upper arms, thighs, and belly) start to feel little needles. There's a sharp pain for a second and then I feel a need to itch it. I've been scrolling through google for so long looking at anything for a solution, but nothing. I see so many people in a similar situation and read long forum posts. I've gained weight and quit tennis because the pain I get is not worth it, and it's embarassing when you move your body in a weird way in public and have to scratch it really hard. I'm so frustrated, and I feel like when I tell people close to me about how much these seemingly minor symptoms affect me, they don't take me seriously. I'm scheduling an appointment with a dermatologist and immunologist soon. This situation is really similar to a while ago when I used to get food stuck in my throat. I sat there for almost an hour scrolling and reading, seeing so many people with similar symptoms but no answers. When I ate something, it would randomly feel like a lump near my spine inside of my ribs, or sometimes in my lower throat. Went to a doctor and all of a sudden I was diagnosed with Eospinophilic Esophagitis. Luckily, now if someone looks that up GERD won't be the only thing suggested to them. If you haven't gone to a doctor yet, you should. Since the thing I think is causing my problems is histamines, a visit to the dermatologist and/or allergist/immunologist seems like a good idea to me. I know this sounds stupid but I know a few friends who were in a similar situation and were finally diagnosed when they went to the doctor. I know some people are scared of doctors, but they should at least be more than a last resort. Hoping I get lucky again and there is some unheard of but common condition that makes me allergic to sweat or something, and hoping I can treat it to. I'm going to start Vitamin D supplements tomorrow, too. Sorry if I wasted your time with this rant, and I wish you well on your needle-sweat journey.

TL;DR: Go to a doctor

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Good evening @krishpatel02 and welcome to Connect. Your situation sounds challenging. It also sounds pretty similar to what I have been dealing with for the last couple of years. I call it "neuropathic itch". And it did me in. My dermatologist tried everything. And whenever I had a flare, she was quite responsive and helpful. Just so you know how serious this was, I ended up in ER several times. Topicals don't work. Finally, she had enough "itch history" to recommend me for Dupixent. The difference between the naturopathic itch and other contact itch situations is that the itching begins inside the body.

Dupixent is a biologic medication. It is self-injected once every two weeks. My first injection was in August of 2022. Since that day, I have never had an itch flare. You can find more information at http://www.dupixent.com.

This was a huge life changer for me. Perhaps it might be an option for you.
May you be safe, protected and free from inner and outer harm.
Chris