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Berea, OH

Feels like a bug bit me. I wonder if anyone knows what is happening!

August 19, 2024
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Members connected over the mystery of sudden, intense stinging sensations that feel like bug bites or electric shocks, often occurring without... Read more

Members connected over the mystery of sudden, intense stinging sensations that feel like bug bites or electric shocks, often occurring without visible nodules or even when sitting still. Several members shared that their dermatologists explained these sharp pains as nerve-related, caused by cells near nerve endings just under the skin, and some described finding seed-like substances that relieved pain once removed, though the exact nature of these remains unclear. A recurring theme was the exhausting unpredictability of symptoms, the lack of clear medical explanations, and the comfort found in knowing others experience the same confusing and painful sensations.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Ye mine feels like little electrodes sending out mini lightening bolts but when I feel where the sharp sting is it's a nodule

September 7, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Hi Jan! I have them too. I tried to save one, take to dermatologist. I wasn't able but I would like to know. Let's all try because as you say, painful. And it doesn't go away as long as it's there! Thanks ๐Ÿ‘.

August 31, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

You can get them on your face. Maddening this is because quality of life is so low. If you can, take some of those little things to your doctor. Mine is always in such a hurry but I will try and do the same. God bless!

September 8, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Jan4 and Georgiafowles2,
*I also asked derma about the sharp seed- like things and she said she'd need to see one. I actually had been saving some in alcohol to examine more closely but then discarded.
*I feel silly focusing on these oddities but can't understand why an explanation isn't out there for people who are newly diagnosed. On my first flare up (scalp) the spiky seeds were especially noticeable to the touch. It seemed instinctive to dig them out, which can hurt. I fear it is probably hair follicle related and damaging to remove. Will it cause hair loss?
*Having the nodules on scalp where you can't see what is happening is challenging. You rely on what your fingers feel. I am confounded by what my fingers tell me about the larger bumps. One minute it is firm. But with just a little pressure it can split open. Then it feels more like a crater with thick walls. Nothing oozes out but a soft pasty substance can be easily dug out. If you lightly press on the thickened wall edges they seem to deflate and flatten out. Weird!!
*I have heard you do not get PN on face but I have had at least 6 on temple, hairline, cheek, in eyebrow, and below chin/ jawline. *Another exception is at least on face they are not located symmetrically.
I know PN can behave differently. But in this internet age of easy access to so much information it can be frustrating not to find answers to questions we have in common.

September 8, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Hello All, I am trying to locate a functional hot sulphur park to try and relax at. At this point nothing is out of the question.

August 31, 2024

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