Feels like my skin is on fire!

[dfwtexas]

Hi ya'll
I don't know what is going on. I decided to ask here if this has ever happened to anyone here.
The last few days, I have episodes where my lower back feels like the skin is on fire. It only happens once in awhile. I thought it felt like my skin was burned. Looking at the skin, it doesn't appear to have a problem. For the time the skin is burning, I break out in cold sweats. After 30 minutes or so, it just stopped. Today's episode lasted longer, I put the ice bag on my back so I could stop it.
I am on Keppra, I know other seizure meds can cause skin problems. I know I need to call doctor. By the time, the burning stopped ,I was exhausted and fell asleep for 4 hours and it was too late. Just wondering if this is something that someone else has experienced.

[stilldancing_98]

Hi d. I have been on Keppra for almost 10 years now and nothing like that has ever happenned to me. I would get my little tushy into the Dr. right away and have that checked. and please let us know how you are doing.Teresa

[Nakamova]

I agree with Teresa, go get the pain checked out. It could be related to some sort of disc problem. Better to get some kind of intervention (maybe lidocaine patches) -- you don't want it to progress or get worse.

[mel239]

I would also have that checked out,but alot of people,myself included have sensations on their skin that dont really exist.Some feel bugs crawling r landing on them and I have had intense episodes where I will try to dig at something under my skin that itches-like inside me.I have also had crawlingmovement against the small of my back when I was sitting down-like an animal was inside the chair cushion behind me

[stilldancing_98]

All I have to say is Take care of it. Please. We love you here.

[marlena23]

Definitely have your doctor check it, but in my own experience, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and one of the symptoms is burning sensations on your skin. I do get these sensations regularly but never knew what it was until my diagnosis. Check out webmd for fibromyalgia symptoms and good luck at the doctors.

[Endless]

Oh, my. That sounds so painful. Did the ice help at all?

I agree with everyone else. Go have it checked out. It could be anything from fibro to a nerve problem to shingles. All of which have a treatment of some type. You shouldn't have to suffer.