peabay
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Post by peabay on Nov 19, 2014 13:00:02 GMT
Have you seen a doctor?
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Post by gar on Nov 19, 2014 13:10:13 GMT
Although I don't really understand it, it sounds very unsettling and unpleasant. I'm sure a doctor would recognise what you're describing or if they didn't, could refer you to someone who would.
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peabay
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Post by peabay on Nov 19, 2014 13:18:55 GMT
I haven't talked about this with my doctor because it seems so weird and silly and hard to explain. Does that make sense?  But there may be something to explain it - a vitamin deficiency, a skin or nerve issue.... It sounds so uncomfortable. |
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Post by miss_lizzie on Nov 19, 2014 13:20:00 GMT
Could it be anxiety? I hope you find relief soon.
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Post by LAM88 on Nov 19, 2014 14:01:16 GMT
I have multiple sclerosis, and sometimes the sensations that I'm feeling are so bizarre that they defy explanation. But when I tell my neurologist about them, he understands what I'm saying cuz he's heard it before, and he's able to put them into words that make sense.
Since I was a kid I've also dealt with Restless Leg Syndrome without knowing it was was real "thing." I remember when I was dating DH and I tried to tell him what I was feeling and he just thought I was nuts. I still think anyone who has never experienced RLS cannot comprehend this feeling of wanting to crawl out of your skin when your limbs get twitchy.
So my point is not to say you have MS or restless leg syndrome, but just to say there are all sorts of bizarre neurological sensations that might make you think you're nuts, but are real physical conditions. It may be worth a trip to your doc. Good luck!
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Post by samcro on Nov 19, 2014 16:35:58 GMT
I do know what you mean, to a point, I think.
I have Restless Leg Syndrome. It is the hardest sensation to explain! Not painful, but many nights I'd just like to take my legs off and put them beside the bed until morning. I do take ropinerole and that helps most nights.
I urge you to talk to your doctor as they have likely heard this before and can help.
Good luck!
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conchita
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Post by conchita on Nov 19, 2014 17:26:46 GMT
Does anything help alleviate that feeling? I've got two sons with a myriad of sensory issues and they explain feeling that way sometimes in response to external cues. My youngest will bathe, swim, remove clothing or run to help him. My oldest has to put on every article of clothing he has from hats to gloves, isolate himself or dance to music. But I've also felt that way when I had an adverse reaction to certain medications. Weird or not, ask your doctor. You might get a reasonable explanation that'll help you. I hope you figure it out soon!
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Post by mlana on Nov 19, 2014 18:21:06 GMT
You have my complete sympathy. Seriously, I understand.
When I take Claritin D for 3 days in a row, I have a version of RLS. I describe it as my legs going to China without the rest of me. My legs don't just twitch, they jerk so hard I've knocked the poor dog over. I can feel the muscles roping and twisting under the skin. The skin on the rest of my body feels like it's crawling, like there are worms moving under it, carrying it along with them.
This sounds awful, and it is, but this is the mildest reaction I have to any "long" term decongestant use. There are days I just choose to be stuffy, rather than twitchy.
Marcy
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Post by Lexica on Nov 19, 2014 19:05:13 GMT
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. I get something similar as a reaction to some of my medications. And the odd thing is it doesn't happen regularly, just once in a while. My medications don't change, so I can't explain it. I am attributing the feelings to the pills though because the onset is within 15 minutes of taking my meds. Last night I had the restless leg thing going on. It was actually the most severe I've ever experienced. And I felt bad for my poor kitties who are used to climbing on my lap and legs as soon as I settle into bed. They've slept on me during cold weather their whole lives. But last night, I had to keep shooing them away because I couldn't handle it. I finally go up after an hour of trying to sleep to get away from the feeling and I took two Melatonin to push me into sleep. I have Ambien, but I've had some weird reactions with it so I save it for extremely bad insomnia episodes.
I know how strange I felt for the couple of hours last night until I finally fell asleep, so I have huge sympathy for you in having to deal with your issue on what sounds like a daily basis.
Can you tie it to any medication or certain foods consumed? Or is it just there all the time no matter what?
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Post by houston249 on Nov 19, 2014 19:15:37 GMT
I call it restless body syndrome.
I to have the crawly arm thing and the ringing of the ears is soon follows that. You have my sympathies. It does sound a lot more common than I thought it was. I love the Peas.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Nov 19, 2014 19:26:46 GMT
Hormones? Anxiety or other psychological condition?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 19:29:16 GMT
Did you know restless leg syndrome can get into your arms and shoulders? I didn't either until I told my doctor I was getting this bizarre feeling. She said that's exactly what it was. I got pain though not creepy crawly or something like that. It's all RLS. It's horrible.
If your anxiety medication makes you feel like a zombie maybe it's too strong for you? You might need a lower dose. Definitely see your doctor and discuss your feelings with him/her. They get it. I am sure they will understand why you are feeling the way you are and make you feel a whole lot better!
Take good care!
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Post by peanuttle on Nov 19, 2014 19:42:21 GMT
Have you tried taking magnesium? I would try it and see if he helps. Most people are deficient and I have read how it has helped so many people with different things, from anxiety, depression, calming, and overall just feeling better. I take 2 pills in the AM and 2 at bed.
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Post by scrapnatya on Nov 19, 2014 19:47:06 GMT
I'm sorry you are suffering from this. I feel this way every once in awhile when I have PMS and sometimes right before bedtime if I've been on my feet all day. Mine is very temporary and goes away after taking a Motrin or Pamperin.
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conchita
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Post by conchita on Nov 19, 2014 20:37:20 GMT
I haven't found anything yet that alleviates it. I do sometimes get restless legs at night and sometimes during the day. My arms also sometimes get that weird , crawly feeling. I do have fairly severe anxiety and I have medication to take for it but I don't like the zombie feeling I get from that. I think that the medication does help with the weird sensation of not being right in my skin. I find myself pulling at the front of my shirt a lot because it just doesn't feel right. I will bring it up to my doctor and hopefully she can help me or tell me what it could be. Sometimes I am just in tears because I feel so horrible and uncomfortable with myself. Other than the shirt (does it have buttons?) what other things have you noticed set it off? Is it before and/or after a stressful event? How often does it happen? I just feel so bad for you! |
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Post by kayk on Nov 19, 2014 20:49:34 GMT
As I entered my mid 40's, I had similar symptoms. It would start around ovulation and steadily get worse until I started my cycle. Then BAM , my whole body relaxed and I felt better. Low dose BCP helped me tremendously. Hope you get your answer soon.
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Post by mrsscrapdiva on Nov 19, 2014 20:52:58 GMT
My first thought is anxiety because that is how I feel sometimes. And I hate it. I hate the anxiety. Have you switched around your medications at all to help?
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 20, 2014 15:28:01 GMT
I have no advice, just sending you sympathy! I hope you can find relief soon.
PS - Love your avatar, it's very clever!
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Post by mrsscrapdiva on Nov 20, 2014 16:04:54 GMT
That is one of the things that is so frustrating about anxiety. I had it for about 10 days a few weeks ago. For no apparent reason it seems, but this week I am fine and can think clearly, get out of my own and get out of my head. There is no prediction of how it will happen. I often think I need to start keep a personal journal of everyday how I am feeling and what events are around it.
Also my doctor and my counselor both said that certain antidepressants and anti anxiety medications, if you take it too long it can actually "turn" on you and cause anxiety. Great right. It is such a hard balance.
I am sorry you are feeling this way and hopefully you can find some solutions.
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J u l e e
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Post by J u l e e on Nov 20, 2014 16:17:15 GMT
I'm so sorry. I feel this way often, with no real reason other than I have sensory issues with my clothing. I have a pretty limited wardrobe because I have very specific ways I need my clothing to feel. I can tell almost imperceptible changes in my body (skipped exercising for too many days, PMS, ate a large meal, etc.) that cause even some of the clothes I love to feel like they're killing me. It's horrible. I feel for you.
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Post by georgiapea on Nov 20, 2014 16:52:42 GMT
Probably not applicable in your case, but I was once put on medication that first caused the palms of my hands to itch and a couple days later it felt like tiny worms were crawling under the skin of my arms. Meds can have some very strange effects.
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Post by penny on Nov 20, 2014 22:48:04 GMT
I have depression, anxiety, and PTSD... I mention wanting to crawl out of my skin on time to my psychologist... He said it was common to have that in conjunction with anxiety and PTSD... I would think that others things could also go along with it... It's called akathisia... I never noticed myself actually pacing or rocking back and forth (both mentioned in descriptions I've read), but the internal restlessness was at times overwhelming... It also didn't just happen when I was feeling particularly stressed - I could be having a good day and still want to peel my skin off... My doctor had me take one of my already prescribed anti anxiety meds on a daily basis, instead of just when an anxiety attack was coming on... That has helped... I felt weird about talking about it with my doctor, but he didn't think it was weird at all... And he mentioned that the incidence of suicide is higher for people who are experiencing akathisia - it can be that pervasive and overwhelming, so I'm glad I have a way to manage it...
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Post by M in Carolina on Nov 21, 2014 12:17:49 GMT
georgiapea--I've had allergic reactions to meds start out with palm itchness and go to that crawling under the skin feeling. Thankfully I also usually get a small rash on my abdomen near my bellybutton. The drugs the ER prescribes makes the itchyness/wormy feeling go away quickly, but then I take the rest of the steroids or whatever until the rash doesn't come back--at least a couple of days.
I get the restless legs, arms, thing, too. When I was first diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, I started Lyrica, and that caused severe muscle tremors. I had to stop. The muscle tremors/pain/cramping came back and was diagnosed as MS.
There's a lot of reasons for these nerves to act weird.
If I were you, I'd keep a journal of weird feelings and food/drugs for a couple of weeks to see if you notice a correlation. In my experience, the doctor will want you to do one anyway, and if you've already done it, the doctor will take you much more seriously.
I'm surprised everytime I talk with other people with my illness or with my doctor about how very few things I think are just *my* issue is something that everyone feels.
Please, if something is bothering you, talk about it. Don't ever write it off as stupid. There really are no dumb questions.
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