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Members connected deeply over the question of whether skin just hurts, with many describing sensations of burning, stinging, or feeling... Read more

Members connected deeply over the question of whether skin just hurts, with many describing sensations of burning, stinging, or feeling perpetually sunburned, especially during flares, along with hypersensitivity that makes even the lightest touch unbearable. Several members shared strategies for managing these symptoms, including mental relaxation techniques, medications like Prednisone and Cymbalta, and one member found significant relief after a skin biopsy revealed small fiber neuropathy, which improved over time with treatment. A recurring theme was the unpredictable nature of fibromyalgia, the creative coping mechanisms people use to endure the pain, and the hope that comes from finding the right treatment or learning to manage symptoms day by day.