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May 30, 2023
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Members strongly connected over the shared experience of intense burning sensations, with many describing the feeling as if being burned with... Read more

Members strongly connected over the shared experience of intense burning sensations, with many describing the feeling as if being burned with a cigarette or rolled in fiberglass rather than simple itching. Several members shared practical relief strategies including using ice packs or frozen bags of peas on affected areas, taking antianxiety and depression medications to manage the mental toll, and acknowledging that the condition often worsens over time with larger patches and longer duration. A recurring theme was the emotional validation of not being alone in this debilitating experience, as members expressed relief at finding others who truly understood the maddening combination of burning, stinging, and itching sensations.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Yes absolutely a burning sensation constantly. The dermatologist calls it itching but it’s burning alright. I use ice packs from the freezer on my burning neck wound. Wishing you relief from your condition…
Regards Chuck

May 31, 2023
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

So just like when ants are disturbed and you try to exterminate them they immediately try to save as many of their eggs etc. Seems like this stuff works the same way they want survive yuck yuck yuck

July 19, 2023
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Mine feels like shards of glass

July 19, 2023
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Mine are very painful, very little itching. Difficult to sleep at times.

June 28, 2023
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I get burn sensation all over my face and neck it’s maddening

June 13, 2023

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