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sore skin?

goawayRA
goawayRA
Anyone have issues with your skin feeling bruised or sunburned without any evidence of rash or redness? All the research I've done says this is common in fibromyalgia, but I was wondering if this is just another random symptom that occurs in lupus..
gardenchic
gardenchic
When I'm having a flare I get flu like symptoms, which includes incredibly sore skin that feels like its on fire. It doesn't usually last long, but its very sore and uncomfortable.
jenflower
jenflower
I have had the same thing going on for 4 years. Doctors said it's most likely lupus. Last visit to the rhummy. She did the pressure point test for fibro and 11 of them were painful. She still did a full blood test work up. But she said it's fibro unless your blood says different. No problems with the blood.

For me it's just one more thing to add to a list of pproblems. Do see the doctor. There is things you can do to make it better.
1. Diet cut out processed food. All natural.
2. No matter the pain exercise. It helps in the long run.
3 rest. When you push it you'll regret it.
4. Stress management. Keep it down. Easier said than done.

Hope this helps.
Jen